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1932
1932 is an ample and textured woody fragrance signed Chanel. It opens on jasmine, aldehydes and bergamot, reveals iris and rose at its heart and rests on a base of vetiver, amber and sandalwood.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Jasmine · Aldehydes · Bergamot
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Iris · Rose
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Base Several hours
Vetiver · Amber · Sandalwood
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Aldehydes: barely 2.9% of the catalogue contains it, which makes it the rarest material in its palette.
- Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Floral, woody, amber and citrus: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 3 of 8.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Generous
fills a room
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
The success of 1932 by Chanel comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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