Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs Clean Ultimate

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,769 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,614 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Clean Ultimate

Clean

3.80350 votes

Rank #36,046 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 6 of 8 categories.

Chanel N°22
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Clean Ultimate
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chanel N°226/8

Clean Ultimate2/8

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°22
Community sentiment: Chanel N°22
Longevity: Chanel N°22
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°22
Value for money: Clean Ultimate
Versatility: Clean Ultimate
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

Clean UltimateClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

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

30%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

350 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityChanel N°22

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value61

Category winnerClean UltimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and fresh

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotLemonLime

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseWhite Rose

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskNeroli

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

Spring87

Summer100

Fall35

Winter29

Day100

Night20

Category winnerClean UltimateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,614

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,046

PerfumerNot listed

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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Clean Ultimate by Clean is a brisk citrus and floral green scent built around crisp air and freshly washed linens. It starts with an energetic burst of lemon, lime, and bergamot that cuts through warm weather with a bright bite. As the citrus settles, a soft core of lavender, white rose, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, a…

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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 Clean Ultimate?

Chanel N°22 takes 6 of 8 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; Clean Ultimate is rated 3.80/5 from 350 votes. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Clean Ultimate for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or Clean Ultimate?

Chanel N°22 lasts longest (Chanel N°22 70/100, Clean Ultimate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or Clean Ultimate?

Chanel N°22 projects furthest (Chanel N°22 66/100, Clean Ultimate 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°22 and Clean Ultimate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Neroli, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Chanel N°22 or Clean Ultimate better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chanel N°22 and Clean Ultimate?

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. Clean Ultimate has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Musk and Neroli.