No. 19

1970

No. 5's razor-sharp counterpart — galbanum and iris delivering feminine power as precision, not warmth.

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Sensory Profile

Composition

Concentration Eau de Parfum

Style Classical

Notable Ingredients

galbanum neroli iris jasmine rose vetiver oakmoss musk

Olfactory Structure

Family Chypre

Evolution Moderate

Sillage 6/10

Character

Moods

bold fresh sophisticated

Season

Spring

Occasion

Formal

Thematic Territory

A sharp green blade cutting through morning fog — galbanum like a slap, iris like cold marble, vetiver grounding everything. Power expressed through restraint.

Era & Context

Modern

Henri Robert's last creation for Chanel, named after Coco's birthday (August 19). Released at the height of women's liberation, No. 19 is an anti-No. 5 — where 5 wraps in warmth, 19 cuts with green precision. The galbanum opening is one of the most assertive gestures in perfumery.