Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 12,645 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

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62%scent match

Closely related

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

3.6111,226 votes

Rank #32,091 WoodyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 5 of 8 categories.

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.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chanel N°225/8

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum3/8

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°22
Community sentiment: Chanel N°22
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°22
Value for money: Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
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

Chanel N°22Chanel

Chanel No 5 Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 11,226 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel N°22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,419 votes

39%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

12%Hate

11,226 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value38

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

woody100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, fresh and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesNeroliLilyTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineWhite RoseNutmeg

Base8-10 hrs

IrisVanillaVetiver

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerChanel N°22Longest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Spring64

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,091

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanel N°22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of fizzy aldehydes and sparkling neroli. Give it five minutes. That intense initial sting quickly softens as velvety peach and golden ylang-ylang round out the edges. The heart reveals powdery iris paired with dewy jasmine and classic rose, creating a sensation like e…

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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, Chanel N°22 or Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

Chanel N°22 takes 5 of 8 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.61/5 from 11,226 votes. 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. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 72/100, Chanel N°22 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

Chanel N°22 projects furthest (Chanel N°22 66/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°22 and Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chanel N°22 or Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel N°22 is the stronger pick. Chanel N°22 suits daytime wear; Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel N°22 and Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

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. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Patchouli.