Side-by-side comparison of L'Initial Eau de Parfum by Guerlain and Chanel No 19 Poudre by Chanel
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| Attribute | L'Initial Eau de Parfum | Chanel No 19 Poudre |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain | Chanel |
| Year | 2021 | 2011 |
| Rating | 4.32 | 4.13 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Total Notes | 10 | 8 |
76 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
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Chanel No. 19 Poudre receives divided opinions from the r/fragrance community. While some genuinely love its refined elegance and powdery freshness, many No. 19 EDP devotees feel it's an unnecessary watered-down flanker that loses the original's distinctive green character. The fragrance polarizes based on whether wearers prefer the original's bold galbanum bite or this gentler, more powdery interpretation.