Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs MV

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,435 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Nimere Parfums

4.1916 votes

Rank #46,128 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 5 of 5 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.
MV
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chanel N°225/5

MV0/5

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel N°22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel N°22Chanel

MVNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

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

38%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChanel N°22

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value25

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%

floral92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral

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

ArtemisiaPink PepperBergamot

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliOrchidAlgerian GeraniumHortensia

Base

ChampacaNutmegClovesMuskLabdanumMyrrhPeru BalsamOakmoss

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,128

PerfumerMegan Virtanen, Nikolay Eremin

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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MV by Nimere Parfums is an ambitious floral composition that leans on a heavy base of champaca, myrrh, and benzoin. Launched in 2015, this unisex fragrance behaves like a vintage-inspired scent, focusing on deep, resinous transitions. It is best suited for cooler evenings when you want a perfume that lingers long and …

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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 MV?

Chanel N°22 takes 5 of 5 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; MV is rated 4.19/5 from 16 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 MV for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or MV?

They last about the same: Chanel N°22 70/100, MV 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or MV?

Chanel N°22 projects furthest (Chanel N°22 66/100, MV 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°22 and MV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chanel N°22 or MV better for summer or winter?

Chanel N°22 suits daytime wear; MV suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel N°22 and MV?

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. MV has top notes of Artemisia, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Champaca, Nutmeg, Cloves and Musk.