Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,686 ratings analysed

7 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

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69%scent match

Closely related

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

Chanel

4.231,267 votes

Rank #25,882 White FloralAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 7 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.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Choose it for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chanel N°227/8

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 221/8

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°22
Community sentiment: Chanel N°22
Longevity: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°22
Value for money: Chanel N°22
Versatility: Chanel N°22
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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Chanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 1,267 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

52%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,267 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value32

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%

white floral100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

soapy61%

Scent match69%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

AldehydesNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanilleVetyver

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night55

Category winnerChanel N°22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,882

PerfumerErnest Beaux

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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Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is an unapologetic explosion of radiant white petals and sparkling aldehydes. Spray it once, and the opening fizzes like champagne over freshly pressed linens. Sharp neroli and green lily-of-the-valley bring immediate crispness. Give it ten minutes. The heart deepens into an opulent bouqu…

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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 Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22?

Chanel N°22 takes 7 of 8 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is rated 4.23/5 from 1,267 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 Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22?

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

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22?

Projection is very close: Chanel N°22 66/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 64/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel N°22 and Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Chanel N°22 or Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 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; Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel N°22 and Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22?

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. Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Vanille and Vetyver.