Chanel
N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge
Rose · Musky · Fruity.
parfumbible.comRose · Fresh spicy · Aromatic.
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Brand origin: Chanel / The 1910s · Checked 2026-09-21
The official timeline begins with Chanel Modes, the hat boutique opened at 21 rue Cambon in Paris in 1910.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanel has a listed rose, fresh spicy, aromatic profile, with notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Rose, Violet, Amber.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-30. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Inside the bottle.
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
4.00 / 5
6 votes
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Projection
2.57 / 4
7 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
3.00 / 5
3 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
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03 / Keep exploring
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Suggested experiment
BlancheBoth list Aldehydes and Rose. Explore Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel’s rose direction alongside Blanche’s fresh profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
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Suggested experiment
Santal 33Both list Amber and Violet. Explore Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel’s rose direction alongside Santal 33’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel smell like?
Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanel has a listed rose, fresh spicy, aromatic profile, with notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Rose, Violet, Amber.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Ernest Beaux.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 4.00 out of 5, from 6 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel?
Its listed notes include geranium, aldehydes, rose, violet, amber, java vetiver oil. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Chanel
Leading accords
rose
fresh spicy
aromatic
aldehydic
fresh
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Geranium · Aldehydes · Rose · Violet · Amber · Java vetiver oil
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