WHAT I SMELL: Chanel No. 19 opens with bright aldehydes and a sweetened bergamot that quickly turns to a buttery iris that is so radiantly smooth that it glides on the skin as if it’s surfing just a milliliter off of your body. Right from first spritz the perfume has a big presence, but it’s neither harsh nor abrasive. Instead, it’s incredibly inviting with its positive energy. After a bit, the perfume begins to dry and powder and the galbanum increasingly radiates with a dusty aura. After some more time, the greenish galbanum and the lilting iris begin to flatten and a light sandalwood partners in the mix. It’s here where Chanel No. 19 retreats in this warmed aura of green radiant sunshine. Chanel No. 19 eau de toilette is an incredible perfume that’s easy to wear and easy to love.
From the Chanel website:
Daring, distinctive and uncompromising. A floral, woody, green fragrance with perfect balance.
An ideal harmony between the vibrant, green notes of Galbanum and the soft, powdery notes of Iris.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Happy and perfectly content.
THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE CHANEL NO. 19: powdery, comfortable, radiant
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CHANEL NO. 19: Now Smell This
BOTTOM LINE: Chanel No. 19 is a classic that’s easy to wear, fresh and completely unpretentious while at the same time is incredibly beautiful and long lasting. To me, Chanel No. 19 eau de toilette is a perfect Christmas present because it’s affordable, delightful and more importantly, because it’s Chanel!
- Bone Rating: 4.5 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Floral Chypre
- Nose: Henri Robert
- Classification: Feminine
- Expense: $110 for 100ml eau de toilette.
WHAT I SMELL: Allure Homme opens with a fresh and intoxicating herbal mandarin and lavender that is peppered with hints of brown sugar. It goes on sexy, invigorating and completely approachable. The perfume soon mellows a bit from its’ exciting entrance, but it remains delightfully confident in it’s persona. As the perfume continues to settle, the tonka and a light vanilla are the radiant center and help to create a smooth and creamy aura that begins to radiate ever so subtly. After some time, the perfume matures a bit with a buzzing pepper coming into play along with a soft, but sweetened patchouli. Allure is neither for the young or the old, but for any man who just wants to smell clean and fresh…and just fantastic.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Allure Homme is aptly named. But I can’t help but call this fragrance a “go-getter” as there’s some real positive energy in the perfume and that when you wear it, it makes you feel as if you really can accomplish anything.
WHAT I SMELL: Jersey’s opening consists of a soft, cottony lipstick tinged lavender that is soon met with a warmed, lightly brown sugared and caramelized vanilla. The vanilla isn’t heavy nor overly sweet, and as such it’s the perfect companion for the powdery lavender that resides on top of it. At this juncture, Jersey feels as if it’s made from cotton which has been milled and then folded into a bottle. As the perfume continues to develop, the lavender and vanilla begin to add a bit of cream that softens the perfume and turns it from the muslin towards a lightly sweet lotion. And basically that’s it; Jersey is a simple…no make that…Jersey is a simply beautiful perfume.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Dreamy lavendered cottoned clouds.
The Scented Hound 