Nє 19

for Women
by Chanel
Year introduced: 1970
Michael Edwards's Family Classification: Soft Floral

Description: The perfumer Henri Robert succeeded Ernest Beaux and composed Chanel N°19, the last perfume to be selected by Gabrielle Chanel in person. She was looking for a bold statement. The perfumer harnessed the green notes in his formula by incorporating iris, a very expensive raw material from Florence, Italy. It brings a feminine touch to N°19. Gabrielle Chanel was born on August 19, so she used her birth date to name her new, spirited perfume.

Top notes: Iranian galbanum, hyacinth, neroli, bergamot

Heart notes: Jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, iris, narcissus, orris root, ylang-ylang

Base notes: Vetiver, sandalwood, leather, musk, cedar, oakmoss