Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,526 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,766 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 4 of 7 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.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chanel N°224/7

Ivoire de Balmain3/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°22
Community sentiment: Chanel N°22
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°22
Value for money: Ivoire de Balmain
Versatility: Chanel N°22
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ivoire de Balmain

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chanel N°22Chanel

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Iris. Durations are only published for Chanel N°22, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel N°22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,766

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher 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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Ivoire de Balmain stands as a definitive green chypre. It opens with a sharp, herbal punch of galbanum and marigold before settling into a sophisticated, mossy floral core. This is a scent for those who appreciate traditional, crisp structure. It feels most at home during cool spring mornings, providing an immediate 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, Chanel N°22 or Ivoire de Balmain?

Chanel N°22 takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 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 Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or Ivoire de Balmain?

They last about the same: Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Chanel N°22 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or Ivoire de Balmain?

Projection is very close: Chanel N°22 66/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel N°22 and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Iris.

Is Chanel N°22 or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chanel N°22 and Ivoire de Balmain?

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. Ivoire de Balmain has top notes of Aldehydes, Chamomile, Galbanum and Marigold, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.