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Chanel

N°18

1970 · For women · Citrus & Fresh

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Accord profile

green14%earthy12%woody12%iris11%powdery10%aromatic10%floral9%mossy8%white floral8%fresh spicy7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Chanel N°18 (1970) is a floral green composition that opens with a bracing quartet of galbanum, hyacinth, bergamot, and neroli—an unmistakably vintage blast of bitter green and citrus. The heart is a complex bouquet: iris and orris root lend a cool, earthy powder, while rose, lily-of-the-valley, narcissus, jasmine, and ylang-ylang add floral depth. The base grounds the scent with oakmoss, vetiver, leather, cedar, musk, and sandalwood, creating a dry, woody, and slightly animalic finish. The dominant accords are green (100%), earthy (88%), and woody (86%), with iris (79%) and powdery (71%) nuances.

This is a fragrance for collectors who appreciate the austere elegance of mid-century Chanel—less sweet, more structured, and deeply rooted in the chypre tradition. It suits those who favor green, earthy, and woody profiles over modern gourmands or florals. Ideal for daytime wear in cooler months, it projects a reserved sophistication. The iris and galbanum make it particularly compelling for fans of vintage Guerlain or Balmain greens. A rare piece of Chanel history, N°18 rewards patience and a taste for the classical.

中文簡介

香奈兒 N°18(1970)係一款經典花香綠色調香水,前調以白松香、風信子、佛手柑同橙花油打開,散發苦綠同柑橘嘅復古氣息。中調由鳶尾花、鳶尾根、玫瑰、鈴蘭、水仙、茉莉同依蘭依蘭組成,帶嚟冷冽、泥土感嘅粉質同豐富花香。基調以橡苔、香根草、皮革、雪松、麝香同檀香木收結,呈現乾燥、木質同微動物感。主要香調為綠色(100%)、泥土(88%)、木質(86%),鳶尾(79%)同粉質(71%)點綴其中。

呢支香適合鍾情復古西普同綠色調嘅收藏家,氣質內斂優雅,唔甜膩。適合涼爽天氣日間使用,展現低調知性。如果你喜歡經典香奈兒嘅嚴謹結構,或者追尋鳶尾同白松香嘅獨特組合,N°18 會係你收藏中嘅瑰寶。

Reference data

HouseChanel
NameN°18
Launched1970
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded17
Accords10

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