Chanel

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

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Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanelis a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel was launched in 1931. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Beaux. Top notes are Geranium and Aldehydes; middle notes are Rose and Violet; base notes are Amber and Java vetiver oil.

Notes

Top notes

First 0–15 minutes

Aldehydes

Heart notes

15 minutes – 2 hours

Rose Violet Geranium

Base notes

2+ hours, dry-down

Amber Java Vetiver Oil

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile

Longevity6–8 hrs

Sillage (projection)Moderate

When to wear Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Best seasons

🌸Spring🍂Autumn❄️Winter

Best occasions

Date nightEveningFormal

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