Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs Jil Sander Woman III

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,630 ratings analysed

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,476 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chanel N°22
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Chanel N°223/7

Jil Sander Woman III4/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°22
Community sentiment: Chanel N°22
Longevity: Jil Sander Woman III
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Woman III
Value for money: Jil Sander Woman III
Versatility: Chanel N°22
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Woman III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel N°22Chanel

Jil Sander Woman IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageJil Sander Woman III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match18%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

AldehydesBay LeafPepperNutmegBrazilian RosewoodCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

HoneyCarnationRoseOrris RootTuberoseGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliBenzoinVetiverAmberCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. 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

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel N°22Most 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#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,476

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIHigher 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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Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood. Unlike sweet modern perfumes, this 1985 creation by Michel Almairac blends a sparkling soap-clean top with the aroma of freshly sharpene…

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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 Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III lasts longest (Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, Chanel N°22 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or Jil Sander Woman III?

Jil Sander Woman III projects furthest (Jil Sander Woman III 69/100, Chanel N°22 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°22 and Jil Sander Woman III smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Chanel N°22 or Jil Sander Woman III 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 Jil Sander Woman III?

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. Jil Sander Woman III has top notes of Aldehydes, Bay Leaf, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Honey, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vetiver.