N°19 Poudré Parfum by Chanel | Fragrance Fragrance
What does N°19 Poudré smell like?
N°19 Poudré is a 2011 flanker to the iconic Chanel No. 19, and the name says exactly what Jacques Polge had in mind: take that legendary sharp, green original and dust it softly with powder. The openi...
Those who love the original No. 19 are split on Poudré — many find it a softer, more wearable daily version, while purists feel the signature green sharpness that made No. 19 distinctive has been dialed back too far
Performance is a recurring topic: the consensus is that it wears close to the skin with modest projection, making it better suited to intimate wear than to anyone wanting presence across a room
It gets recommended frequently for office and professional settings, where its restrained, clean character works in its favor rather than against it
The white musk base generates some debate — fans describe the dry-down as skin-like and sensual, while critics find it veers toward fabric-softener territory
It comes up regularly alongside Prada's Infusion d'Iris line when people are looking for clean, powdery-green fragrances with a sophisticated rather than sweet character
