Arabia Code vs Chanel N°22
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chanel N°22 takes 4 of 6 categories.
Arabia CodeChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Chanel N°22Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Arabia Code2/6
Chanel N°224/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Arabia Code
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chanel N°22
- Sillage & projection
- Chanel N°22
- Value for money
- Arabia Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Chanel N°22
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chanel N°22
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabia CodeLe ChameauChanel N°22ChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%
4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerArabia CodeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
52%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,419 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChanel N°22
SillageChanel N°22
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArabia CodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
white floral100%
fresh92%
aldehydic84%
yellow floral77%
woody69%
iris61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisLilyAldehydes
Base3 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanCedar
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesNeroliLilyTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangJasmineWhite RoseNutmeg
Base8-10 hrs
IrisVanillaVetiver
Category winnerChanel N°22Longest dry-down: 8-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter80
Day89
Night100
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night72
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#26,177
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChanel N°22Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabia Code by Le Chameau is an aromatic woody fragrance designed for men seeking a crisp, versatile daily scent. It opens with an energetic burst of tart bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the initial citrus settles, a soft heart emerges, shaped by powdery iris, clean aldehydes, and delicate lily. This cle…
Reviews →Chanel N°22 is an unmistakable white floral aldehyde that sparkles with pristine brightness. Spray it once, and a sharp burst of crisp soapiness fills the room. That initial prickle quickly softens into sweet neroli, creamy tuberose, and lush white lily. It feels sunny, tailored, and clean. Underneath, powdery iris, s…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Arabia Code or Chanel N°22?
Chanel N°22 takes 4 of 6 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or Chanel N°22?
They last about the same: Chanel N°22 70/100, Arabia Code 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Code or Chanel N°22?
Chanel N°22 projects furthest (Chanel N°22 66/100, Arabia Code 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia Code and Chanel N°22 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.
Is Arabia Code or Chanel N°22 better for summer or winter?
Arabia Code suits evening wear; Chanel N°22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Code and Chanel N°22?
Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. Chanel N°22 has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily and Tuberose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, White Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Iris, Vanilla and Vetiver.
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