Fragrance comparison

22 Universal Mind vs Chanson Noire

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

22 Universal Mind

Spiritum

4.1513 votes

Rank #47,693 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories.

22 Universal Mind
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Chanson Noire
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

22 Universal Mind2/5

Chanson Noire3/5

Ratings & consensus: 22 Universal Mind
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chanson Noire
Sillage & projection: 22 Universal Mind
Value for money: Chanson Noire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanson Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

22 Universal MindSpiritum

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

Category winner22 Universal MindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

36%Love

14%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityChanson Noire

Sillage22 Universal Mind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value58

Category winnerChanson NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OlibanumSichuan PepperGingerAbsintheBulgarian RoseFreesia

Heart

Cedar EssenceOrange BlossomJasmineGeraniumCinnamon

Base

AmberVanillaVetiverSageSandalwoodIncenseAmbretteMusk

Notes

SmokeLeatherAbsintheVetiverNarcissusLavenderSageGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAbsinthe, Geranium, Vetiver and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day86

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,693

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerChanson NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 22 Universal Mind opens with a crisp kick of herbal absinthe, zesty ginger, and peppery olibanum incense before settling into warm cinnamon, smooth cedar, and creamy vanilla. It smells like sweet resinous incense burning softly in a cozy room lined with polished cedar bookshelves. The balance of spicy botanic…

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Chanson Noire opens with a sharp, intoxicating rush of absinthe paired with dark, rustic leather. This woody aromatic creation by Sy Truong moves into a complex heart of sage and vetiver, settling into a smoky, damp, earthy profile. It is a bold, mood-heavy scent designed for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and unc…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 22 Universal Mind or Chanson Noire?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories. 22 Universal Mind is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose 22 Universal Mind for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 22 Universal Mind or Chanson Noire?

Chanson Noire lasts longest (Chanson Noire 80/100, 22 Universal Mind 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 22 Universal Mind or Chanson Noire?

22 Universal Mind projects furthest (22 Universal Mind 66/100, Chanson Noire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 22 Universal Mind and Chanson Noire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Geranium, Vetiver and Sage.

Is 22 Universal Mind or Chanson Noire better for summer or winter?

22 Universal Mind suits evening wear; Chanson Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 22 Universal Mind and Chanson Noire?

22 Universal Mind has top notes of Olibanum, Sichuan Pepper, Ginger and Absinthe, heart notes of Cedar Essence, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Vetiver and Sage. Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus.