Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Poudre vs Aire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,237 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chanel No 19 Poudre

Chanel

4.135,703 votes

Rank #28,115 IrisGreen

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,479 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 19 Poudre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 19 Poudre
Choose it for a iris and green 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 value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chanel No 19 Poudre5/7

Aire2/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 19 Poudre
Community sentiment: Chanel No 19 Poudre
Longevity: Chanel No 19 Poudre
Sillage & projection: Chanel No 19 Poudre
Value for money: Aire
Versatility: Chanel No 19 Poudre
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 PoudreChanel

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 5,703 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 19 PoudreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

5,703 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 19 Poudre

SillageChanel No 19 Poudre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

green92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

woody61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match35%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

GalbanumNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Iris, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Chanel No 19 Poudre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel No 19 PoudreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,115

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,479

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 19 Poudre reimagines classic bitter green perfumery as a soft, cloud-like veil. The opening strikes with a brisk burst of resinous galbanum and crisp neroli. It feels bright and clean. Within ten minutes, the sharp herbal edge softens into luxurious Florentine iris, giving the scent its famous cool, silky co…

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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 Poudre or Aire?

Chanel No 19 Poudre takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Poudre is rated 4.13/5 from 5,703 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Poudre for a iris and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Poudre or Aire?

They last about the same: Chanel No 19 Poudre 62/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Poudre or Aire?

Projection is very close: Chanel No 19 Poudre 55/100, Aire 54/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel No 19 Poudre and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Iris, Vetiver and Musk.

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

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

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

Chanel No 19 Poudre has top notes of Galbanum, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.