N°19

The first perfume from the house of Chanel, N°5, released in 1921, revolutionized the world of perfumery and beauty. Today, it stands as a timeless success and above all a benchmark. N°19 was born in 1970, amid the height of feminist upheaval. N°19 was very bold for its time, and yet success was not long in coming. A second number for a second legend...

N°19, Gabrielle Chanel's last perfume

Gabrielle Chanel used to say that to be irreplaceable, one must be different. N°19 is the house of Chanel's other great number. N°19 holds a special place at Chanel, as it is the last perfume launched during Coco Chanel's lifetime. This fragrance pays a genuine tribute to her, since 19 is Gabrielle's birthday. When she expressed her wishes for this new perfume, she encountered reluctance from those around her. Listening only to her intuition, Gabrielle Chanel turned to Henri Robert to create a bold, strongly tempered fragrance. The contrasting accord between green and powdery notes thus defines N°19. Released just a few days before Coco Chanel's death, N°19 remains forever her final extravagance, her last dazzling gesture and, above all, the reflection of an extraordinary personality.

Iris at the heart of N°19

N°19 is an uncompromising composition, much like Coco Chanel herself. Here, iris lies at the heart of the composition, luminous and transparent. Between galbanum from Iran, neroli flower from Grasse, may rose and iris from Florence, the heart offers an absolute Mediterranean fullness. In the base, the freshness of vetiver subtly reveals the scent of iris. This powdery fullness is enveloped by musks and sandalwood, lending the whole a gentle sensuality. Echoing the sobriety of the N°5 bottle, that of N°19 adopts a simple, square architecture, stripped of all ornamentation.

Released in 1970, amid a revolution in social mores, N°19 won women over with its fragrance, which was controversial for its time. The unprecedented pairing of green notes and powdery iris became a great classic of the house of Chanel. Through N°19, a journey becomes possible, a journey through majestic and timeless fragrances. Because it is Gabrielle Chanel's last perfume, N°19 carries a very particular dimension. It will forever represent the freedom of women, a freedom so dear to Mademoiselle.