Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Poudre vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,873 ratings analysed

Chanel No 19 Poudre

Chanel

4.135,703 votes

Rank #28,115 IrisGreen

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47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,548 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 19 Poudre
Choose it for a iris and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Chanel No 19 Poudre2/7

Creation 19845/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 19 Poudre
Community sentiment: Chanel No 19 Poudre
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Creation 1984
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 19 PoudreChanel

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 5,703 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%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

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

green92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

woody61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match47%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

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Neroli, Jasmine and Vetiver. 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

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,115

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher 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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Creation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreciate green oakmoss and complex, sunny floral blends. It projects a nostalgic, self-assured aura, perfect for cool spring days when you want a fragrance that cuts through …

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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 Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Poudre is rated 4.13/5 from 5,703 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Poudre for a iris and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Poudre or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Chanel No 19 Poudre 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Poudre or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Chanel No 19 Poudre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 19 Poudre and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Neroli, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Chanel No 19 Poudre or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 19 Poudre is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 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 Creation 1984?

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. Creation 1984 has top notes of Galbanum, Mango, Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.