Fragrance comparison

Charisma vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,692 ratings analysed

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,277 FloralPowdery

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33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

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?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Choose it for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charisma3/7

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 224/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Community sentiment: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Longevity: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Sillage & projection: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Value for money: Charisma
Versatility: Charisma
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charisma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharismaAvon

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Chanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 1,267 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

52%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,267 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

SillageLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value32

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

white floral100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

soapy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanilleVetyver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night55

Category winnerCharismaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Overall rank#25,882

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charisma is a classic 1968 vintage floral that opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes, bergamot, and neroli. The heart reveals powdery iris, carnation, and white florals, eventually settling into a warm, musky, amber-rich base. It is a nostalgic, clean-scented staple for those who appreciate traditional, aldehy…

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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, Charisma or Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 takes 4 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is rated 4.23/5 from 1,267 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 lasts longest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 72/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 projects furthest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 64/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charisma and Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Charisma or Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Charisma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Hyacinth and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civetta, Musk, Styrax and Sandalwood. 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.