Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel vs Nonchalance

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Chanel

4.176 votes

Rank #56,735 RoseFresh Spicy

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Nonchalance

3.65186 votes

Rank #14,848 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nonchalance
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel2/4

Nonchalance2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Sillage & projection: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Value for money: Nonchalance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nonchalance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 1940 Rouge de ChanelChanel

NonchalanceNonchalance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

3.65/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

22%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

186 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLe 1940 Rouge de Chanel

SillageLe 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value77

Category winnerNonchalanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aldehydic, rose and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberJava vetiver oil

Top

AldehydesGreen LeavesRaspberry

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRoseVioletOrris RootGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Aldehydes, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring77

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night51

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,735

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerNonchalanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanel is a historic floral aldehyde composition formulated by master perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1931. The fragrance opens with an exhilarating, effervescent burst of aldehydes coupled with the green, peppery bite of geranium. As the initial sharpness calms, a rich heart of dewy red rose and s…

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Nonchalance by Nonchalance opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes and crisp green leaves, softened slightly by a light touch of raspberry. Created in 1960, this floral aldehyde fragrance shifts into a dense heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, geranium, and powder-rich orris root. As the scent settles…

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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, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Nonchalance?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Nonchalance is rated 3.65/5 from 186 votes. Choose Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nonchalance for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Nonchalance?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel lasts longest (Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 80/100, Nonchalance 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Nonchalance?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel projects furthest (Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 64/100, Nonchalance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and Nonchalance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, rose and fresh accords. Common notes include Geranium, Aldehydes, Rose and Violet.

Is Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Nonchalance better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel suits daytime wear; Nonchalance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and Nonchalance?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel has top notes of Geranium and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Amber and Java vetiver oil. Nonchalance has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.