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Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 vs Chanel N°22

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

Updated 2,686 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

    Choose it for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Chanel N°22

    Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 221/8
Chanel N°227/8
Ratings & consensus
Chanel N°22
Community sentiment
Chanel N°22
Longevity
Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Sillage & projection
Chanel N°22
Value for money
Chanel N°22
Versatility
Chanel N°22
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
Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Chanel
Chanel N°22Chanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 1,267 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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
52%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

1,267 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
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value32
¤ Price value36
Category winnerChanel N°22Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
yellow floral77%
woody69%
soapy61%
white floral100%
fresh92%
aldehydic84%
yellow floral77%
woody69%
iris61%
Scent match69%Closely related · both white floral, aldehydic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanilleVetyver
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter80
Day100
Night55
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night72
Category winnerChanel N°22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex27
Women72
Men0
Unisex28
Women72
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,882

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanel N°22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 or Chanel N°22?

Chanel N°22 takes 7 of 8 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is rated 4.23/5 from 1,267 votes; Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 72/100, Chanel N°22 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Chanel N°22 66/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 64/100 for sillage.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 and Chanel N°22 smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

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. 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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