Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 vs Madame

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,462 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

Chanel

4.231,267 votes

Rank #25,882 White FloralAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #766 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 4 of 7 categories.

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.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 223/7

Madame4/7

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: Madame
Value for money: Madame
Versatility: Madame
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Chanel

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 1,267 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 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

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

soapy61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and aldehydic

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,882

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#766

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher 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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Madame Rochas is a classic floral aldehyde that centers on a bright, crisp bouquet of hyacinth, iris, and ylang-ylang. Created in 1960, it offers an airy, sophisticated profile that remains a staple for lovers of vintage perfumery. This scent performs beautifully in warmer weather, leaving a clean, powdery, and slight…

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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 Madame?

Madame takes 4 of 7 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is rated 4.23/5 from 1,267 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. 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. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

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

They last about the same: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 72/100, Madame 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Madame 65/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 64/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

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. Madame has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.