Reinventing a classic is a risky bet.

Especially when the scent of legend was chosen in 1970 by Mademoiselle Chanel. And yet, it is enough to breathe this new perfume to be seduced.

If the air is familiar, the original materials - galbanum, iris, pink, vetiver and oak moss - are resorbed.

Still animated by a dazzling freshness, this N ° 19 powdered Chanel, less green than its elder, gives pride of place to iris pallida with accents of lipstick and rice powder, in an endearing wake of white musks velvety and tonka almond bean.

From incisive green to powdered cloud, the contrast is seductive and racy.

This award also pays tribute to home perfumers Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake.

finalists
Bottega Veneta by Bottega Veneta
The Perfume of Elie Saab
Candy by Prada
Valentina de Valentino
Burberry body of Burberry
Cartier's stolen kiss
Jersey of Chanel
My Black Jasmine from Bulgari
Shalimar Perfume by Guerlain