Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Parfum vs Aire

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,176 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chanel No 19 Parfum

Chanel

4.331,642 votes

Rank #25,386 GreenWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,365 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 19 Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 19 Parfum
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chanel No 19 Parfum6/7

Aire1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 19 Parfum
Community sentiment: Chanel No 19 Parfum
Longevity: Chanel No 19 Parfum
Sillage & projection: Chanel No 19 Parfum
Value for money: Chanel No 19 Parfum
Versatility: Chanel No 19 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chanel No 19 ParfumChanel

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,642 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,642 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 19 Parfum

SillageChanel No 19 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value42

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

powdery61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisMay RoseNarcissusJasmineHedioneYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverCedarMusk

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Chanel No 19 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex41

Women55

Work 47%Casual 30%Date 16%Party 7%

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,365

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 19 Parfum delivers a striking, unapologetic burst of green energy that immediately cuts through the noise of sweet modern perfumes. The opening snaps with bitter galbanum and sparkling neroli, smelling like crushed flower stems after a cold morning rain. As the initial sharp bite mellows, luxurious orris roo…

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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 19 Parfum or Aire?

Chanel No 19 Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 1,642 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Parfum for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Parfum or Aire?

Chanel No 19 Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 19 Parfum 68/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Parfum or Aire?

Chanel No 19 Parfum projects furthest (Chanel No 19 Parfum 60/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 19 Parfum and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Chanel No 19 Parfum or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 19 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 19 Parfum is the stronger pick. Chanel No 19 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 19 Parfum and Aire?

Chanel No 19 Parfum has top notes of Galbanum and Neroli, heart notes of Orris, May Rose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.