Calypso vs Chanel N°22
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CalypsoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Chanel N°22Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Calypso2/4
Chanel N°222/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chanel N°22
- Sillage & projection
- Calypso
- Value for money
- Calypso
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chanel N°22
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalypsoExtractChanel N°22ChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
SillageCalypso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalypsoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
fresh92%
aldehydic84%
yellow floral77%
woody69%
iris61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
LilyRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanVetiver
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesNeroliLilyTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangJasmineWhite RoseNutmeg
Base8-10 hrs
IrisVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Chanel N°22, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
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#57,116
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,874
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChanel N°22Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalypso by Extract opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom, instantly creating an uplifting and bright mood. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on skin, a lush floral heart of white lily, velvety rose, and creamy ylang-ylang takes center stage, bringing a warm, sun-drenched floral ch…
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, Calypso or Chanel N°22?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Calypso is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes. Choose Calypso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Calypso or Chanel N°22?
Chanel N°22 lasts longest (Chanel N°22 70/100, Calypso 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calypso or Chanel N°22?
Calypso projects furthest (Calypso 88/100, Chanel N°22 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calypso and Chanel N°22 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.
Is Calypso or Chanel N°22 better for summer or winter?
Calypso suits day or night wear; Chanel N°22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calypso and Chanel N°22?
Calypso has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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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