Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,439 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait

Chanel

3.6520 votes

Rank #59,257 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 5 of 6 categories.

Chanel N°22
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chanel N°225/6

Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait1/6

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°22
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chanel N°22
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°22
Value for money: Chanel N°22
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait
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 Parfum Baccarat Grand ExtraitChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

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

45%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChanel N°22

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value30

Category winnerChanel N°22Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

powdery100%

woody92%

earthy84%

musky77%

iris69%

animalic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and iris

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

Ylang-YlangAldehydesNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

CivetAmberMossVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Category winnerChanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand ExtraitLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men17

Unisex22

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,257

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 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait delivers an intense, concentrated version of the classic floral aldehyde profile. It opens with bright aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet ylang-ylang. The initial burst is rich. Within minutes, velvety Grasse jasmine and powdery iris dominate the scent bubble. The base settl…

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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 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait?

Chanel N°22 takes 5 of 6 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait for a powdery and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait?

Chanel N°22 lasts longest (Chanel N°22 70/100, Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait?

Chanel N°22 projects furthest (Chanel N°22 66/100, Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°22 and Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and iris accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chanel N°22 or Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait better for summer or winter?

Chanel N°22 suits daytime wear; Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel N°22 and Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait?

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 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Amber, Moss and Vanilla.