Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs Ruffles

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,593 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Ruffles

Oscar de la Renta

4.12174 votes

Rank #6,704 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 5 of 7 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.
Ruffles
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chanel N°225/7

Ruffles2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel N°22Chanel

RufflesOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 39%Had 29%Want 32%

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

43%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChanel N°22

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRufflesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and 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

AldehydesFruity NotesOrange BlossomGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneyCaramelCivetVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom. 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

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel N°22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerRufflesHigher 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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Oscar de la Renta Ruffles opens with sharp aldehydes, orange blossom, and bergamot before softening into a sweet tuberose and honey heart. Base notes of civet, sandalwood, and caramel provide an 80s warmth that clings to wool coats during cold spring mornings. It suits lovers of vintage florientals looking for bold fl…

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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 Ruffles?

Chanel N°22 takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; Ruffles is rated 4.12/5 from 174 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 Ruffles for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or Ruffles?

They last about the same: Chanel N°22 70/100, Ruffles 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or Ruffles?

Chanel N°22 projects furthest (Chanel N°22 66/100, Ruffles 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°22 and Ruffles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom.

Is Chanel N°22 or Ruffles 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 Ruffles?

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. Ruffles has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Honey, Caramel, Civet and Vanilla.