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Clean Ultimate vs Chanel N°22

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

Updated 1,769 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Clean Ultimate

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • 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.

Clean Ultimate2/8
Chanel N°226/8
Ratings & consensus
Chanel N°22
Community sentiment
Chanel N°22
Longevity
Chanel N°22
Sillage & projection
Chanel N°22
Value for money
Clean Ultimate
Versatility
Clean Ultimate
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
Clean UltimateClean
Chanel N°22Chanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%
4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerChanel N°22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate

350 votes

52%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

1,419 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityChanel N°22

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value36
Category winnerClean UltimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
musky84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
lavender61%
white floral100%
fresh92%
aldehydic84%
yellow floral77%
woody69%
iris61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20 to 30 minutes
BergamotLemonLime
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseWhite Rose
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskNeroli
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesNeroliLilyTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangJasmineWhite RoseNutmeg
Base8-10 hrs
IrisVanillaVetiver
Category winnerChanel N°22Longest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring87
Summer100
Fall35
Winter29
Day100
Night20
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night72
Category winnerClean UltimateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
Men0
Unisex28
Women72
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,614

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanel N°22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Ultimate by Clean is a brisk citrus and floral green scent built around crisp air and freshly washed linens. It starts with an energetic burst of lemon, lime, and bergamot that cuts through warm weather with a bright bite. As the citrus settles, a soft core of lavender, white rose, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, a…

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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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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, Clean Ultimate or Chanel N°22?

Chanel N°22 takes 6 of 8 categories. Clean Ultimate is rated 3.80/5 from 350 votes; Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes. Choose Clean Ultimate for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Ultimate or Chanel N°22?

Chanel N°22 lasts longest (Chanel N°22 70/100, Clean Ultimate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Ultimate or Chanel N°22?

Chanel N°22 projects furthest (Chanel N°22 66/100, Clean Ultimate 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Ultimate and Chanel N°22 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and White Rose.

Is Clean Ultimate or Chanel N°22 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Ultimate is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel N°22 is the stronger pick. Clean Ultimate suits daytime wear; Chanel N°22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Ultimate and Chanel N°22?

Clean Ultimate has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Musk and Neroli. 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.

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