Fragrance comparison

Chanson Noire vs 22 Universal Mind

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

22 Universal Mind

Spiritum

4.1513 votes

Rank #47,693 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chanson Noire
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
22 Universal Mind
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Chanson Noire3/5

22 Universal Mind2/5

Ratings & consensus: 22 Universal Mind
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chanson Noire
Sillage & projection: 22 Universal Mind
Value for money: Chanson Noire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanson Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

22 Universal MindSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winner22 Universal MindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

14%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

62%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityChanson Noire

Sillage22 Universal Mind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value43

Category winnerChanson NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

amber100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

SmokeLeatherAbsintheVetiverNarcissusLavenderSageGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OlibanumSichuan PepperGingerAbsintheBulgarian RoseFreesia

Heart

Cedar EssenceOrange BlossomJasmineGeraniumCinnamon

Base

AmberVanillaVetiverSageSandalwoodIncenseAmbretteMusk

InformationalShared notesAbsinthe, Vetiver, Sage and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#47,693

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanson NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanson Noire opens with a sharp, intoxicating rush of absinthe paired with dark, rustic leather. This woody aromatic creation by Sy Truong moves into a complex heart of sage and vetiver, settling into a smoky, damp, earthy profile. It is a bold, mood-heavy scent designed for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and unc…

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Spiritum 22 Universal Mind opens with a crisp kick of herbal absinthe, zesty ginger, and peppery olibanum incense before settling into warm cinnamon, smooth cedar, and creamy vanilla. It smells like sweet resinous incense burning softly in a cozy room lined with polished cedar bookshelves. The balance of spicy botanic…

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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, Chanson Noire or 22 Universal Mind?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories. Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; 22 Universal Mind is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 22 Universal Mind for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanson Noire or 22 Universal Mind?

Chanson Noire lasts longest (Chanson Noire 80/100, 22 Universal Mind 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanson Noire or 22 Universal Mind?

22 Universal Mind projects furthest (22 Universal Mind 66/100, Chanson Noire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanson Noire and 22 Universal Mind smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Vetiver, Sage and Geranium.

Is Chanson Noire or 22 Universal Mind better for summer or winter?

Chanson Noire suits evening wear; 22 Universal Mind suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanson Noire and 22 Universal Mind?

Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus. 22 Universal Mind has top notes of Olibanum, Sichuan Pepper, Ginger and Absinthe, heart notes of Cedar Essence, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Vetiver and Sage.