Fragrance comparison

Bois des Iles vs Chanel N°22

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,326 ratings analysed

Bois des Iles

Chanel

4.341,907 votes

Rank #26,212 WoodyPowdery

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47%scent match

Some overlap

6 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 6 of 8 categories.

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

Bois des Iles2/8

Chanel N°226/8

Ratings & consensus: Bois des Iles
Community sentiment: Bois des Iles
Longevity: Chanel N°22
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°22
Value for money: Chanel N°22
Versatility: Chanel N°22
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

Bois des IlesChanel

Chanel N°22Chanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBois des IlesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,907 votes

52%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,419 votes

Category winnerBois des IlesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityChanel N°22

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value36

Category winnerChanel N°22Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

iris69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aldehydic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver

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 season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Category winnerChanel N°22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex56

Women41

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,212

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanel N°22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Bois des Iles greets you with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes and sweet mandarin orange before settling into warm woods. The opening is bright and crisp like vintage bath soap. Give it twenty minutes on skin. Soon, buttery sandalwood and powdery iris take over, creating an intimate, cozy warmth reminiscent of gin…

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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, Bois des Iles or Chanel N°22?

Chanel N°22 takes 6 of 8 categories. Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes; Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles or Chanel N°22?

Chanel N°22 lasts longest (Chanel N°22 70/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois des Iles or Chanel N°22?

Chanel N°22 projects furthest (Chanel N°22 66/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois des Iles and Chanel N°22 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

Is Bois des Iles or Chanel N°22 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bois des Iles and Chanel N°22?

Bois des Iles has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. 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.