Chanel N°19: released in 1970, green, earthy and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Chanel N°19 dupe we found is Jacomo Silences — 88% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Chanel N°19 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Chanel N°19 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacomo Silences | 88% | about $35* (−81%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Jacomo Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime | 83% | about $40* (−78%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel | 72% | about $20* (−89%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette | 68% | about $35* (−81%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Rabanne Calandre | 78% | about $45* (−75%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
This fragrance captures the sharp, green, and earthy galbanum character of Chanel N°19 with a similarly sophisticated and mossy dry-down.
It shares its green, aromatic and woody accords with Chanel N°19, opens on Galbanum and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,690 community ratings.
A slightly softer and more floral interpretation of the classic green profile found in Chanel N°19, maintaining that signature elegant, powdery iris feel.
It shares its green, woody and aromatic accords with Chanel N°19, opens on Galbanum too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 369 community ratings.
While marketed differently, it shares the intense, bitter green galbanum and violet-leaf opening that defines the character of Chanel N°19.
It shares its aromatic, powdery and green accords with Chanel N°19, opens on Galbanum, Neroli and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 4,526 community ratings.
Shares the classic, powdery, and floral-green DNA reminiscent of Chanel N°19, though it leans more toward a tropical, vintage floral bouquet.
It shares its green, woody and earthy accords with Chanel N°19, opens on Hiacynth, Galbanum and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,843 community ratings.
Evokes the crisp, metallic, and floral-green aesthetic of Chanel N°19, leaning into a clean, soapy, and sophisticated vintage-style composition.
It shares its green, earthy and woody accords with Chanel N°19, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,325 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Chanel N°19.
Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Chanel N°19.
Jacomo Silences, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Chanel N°19 itself sells from 112 SEK at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jacomo Silences saves you about $210 a year against Chanel N°19. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Chanel N°19 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.