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Chanel No 19 Poudre vs gs03

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

Updated 5,902 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

gs03 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.

  • gs03

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chanel No 19 Poudre2/7
gs035/7
Ratings & consensus
Chanel No 19 Poudre
Community sentiment
Chanel No 19 Poudre
Longevity
gs03
Sillage & projection
gs03
Value for money
gs03
Versatility
gs03
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
gs03

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chanel No 19 PoudreChanel
gs03biehl parfumkunstwerke
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 5,703 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 60%Had 40%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

36%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

199 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

Longevitygs03

Sillagegs03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value48
Category winnergs03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
green92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
woody61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both 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
NeroliJuniperOrange BlossomMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarMuskBenzoinCastoreumTonka BeanOakmoss
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Jasmine. 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
Spring89
Summer100
Fall59
Winter32
Day100
Night29
Category winnergs03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex22
Women76
Men26
Unisex58
Women16
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,115

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,272

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnergs03Higher 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…

Reviews →

gs03 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. gs03 was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Neroli, Juniper, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar, Musk, Benz…

Reviews →
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 gs03?

gs03 takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Poudre is rated 4.13/5 from 5,703 votes; gs03 is rated 3.93/5 from 199 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 gs03 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Poudre or gs03?

gs03 lasts longest (gs03 69/100, Chanel No 19 Poudre 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Poudre or gs03?

gs03 projects furthest (gs03 58/100, Chanel No 19 Poudre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 19 Poudre and gs03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Chanel No 19 Poudre or gs03 better for summer or winter?

For summer, gs03 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 19 Poudre is the stronger pick. Chanel No 19 Poudre suits daytime wear; gs03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 19 Poudre and gs03?

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. gs03 has top notes of Neroli, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Benzoin.

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