Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Poudre vs Epic

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,713 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chanel No 19 Poudre

Chanel

4.135,703 votes

Rank #28,115 IrisGreen

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #41,413 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 19 Poudre takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chanel No 19 Poudre
Choose it for a iris and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Chanel No 19 Poudre4/4

Epic0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 19 PoudreChanel

EpicAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 5,703 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

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

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 19 Poudre

SillageChanel No 19 Poudre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

green92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

woody61%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%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

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Neroli, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,115

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerChanel No 19 PoudreHigher 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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Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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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 Epic?

Chanel No 19 Poudre takes 4 of 4 categories. Chanel No 19 Poudre is rated 4.13/5 from 5,703 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Poudre for a iris and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Poudre or Epic?

Chanel No 19 Poudre lasts longest (Chanel No 19 Poudre 62/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Poudre or Epic?

Chanel No 19 Poudre projects furthest (Chanel No 19 Poudre 55/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 19 Poudre and Epic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

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

Chanel No 19 Poudre suits daytime wear; Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.