Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Chanel N°22

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 6,011 ratings analysed

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,063 White FloralWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Chanel N°22
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Arpège3/7

Chanel N°224/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°22
Community sentiment: Chanel N°22
Longevity: Arpège
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°22
Value for money: Arpège
Versatility: Chanel N°22
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

Chanel N°22Chanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel N°22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

52%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,419 votes

Category winnerChanel N°22Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value36

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both white floral, fresh and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesNeroliLilyTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineWhite RoseNutmeg

Base8-10 hrs

IrisVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Chanel N°22, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Category winnerChanel N°22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,063

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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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…

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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, Arpège or Chanel N°22?

Chanel N°22 takes 4 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Chanel N°22?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Chanel N°22 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Chanel N°22?

Projection is very close: Chanel N°22 66/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.

Do Arpège and Chanel N°22 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Arpège or Chanel N°22 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arpège is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Chanel N°22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Chanel N°22?

Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. 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.