Fragrance comparison

N°18 Eau de Parfum vs Flavour of Love

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 380 ratings analysed

4 wins

N°18 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

3.93365 votes

Rank #33,241 FloralMusky

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Flavour of Love

Savour

4.0015 votes

Rank #51,622 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

N°18 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

N°18 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flavour of Love
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

N°18 Eau de Parfum4/5

Flavour of Love1/5

Ratings & consensus: N°18 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: N°18 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: N°18 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Flavour of Love
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: N°18 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

N°18 Eau de ParfumChanel

Flavour of LoveSavour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 365 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerN°18 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

365 votes

40%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityN°18 Eau de Parfum

SillageN°18 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value60

Category winnerFlavour of LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

woody80%

fruity70%

iris60%

sweet50%

musky100%

powdery91%

floral83%

aromatic74%

violet65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Fruity NotesWoody NotesIrisFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MuskCorianderBlack PepperVioletAmbrette (Musk Mallow)MagnoliaVirginia CedarIrisWoody NotesSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbrette (Musk Mallow), Woody Notes and Iris. Durations are only published for N°18 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall81

Winter35

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex51

Women44

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,241

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,622

PerfumerLinda Landenberg

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerN°18 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum opens with a striking botanical curiosity. The first spray delivers an aromatic burst of ambrette seed that smells surprisingly like aged wine or sweet grappa. Soon, powdery iris petals and subtle fruity notes emerge to soften the vegetal bite. It is not your typical sugary department store f…

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Flavour of Love is a soft, musky woody scent that leans powdery and floral, with a noticeable violet and iris style of cleanliness. Expect a gentle spicy lift at the start, then a smooth, skin-close mix of musk, airy florals, and light woods. It tends to suit people who like understated, modern musks and a polished, w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, N°18 Eau de Parfum or Flavour of Love?

N°18 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. N°18 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.93/5 from 365 votes; Flavour of Love is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose N°18 Eau de Parfum for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flavour of Love for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, N°18 Eau de Parfum or Flavour of Love?

N°18 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (N°18 Eau de Parfum 60/100, Flavour of Love 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, N°18 Eau de Parfum or Flavour of Love?

N°18 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (N°18 Eau de Parfum 54/100, Flavour of Love 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do N°18 Eau de Parfum and Flavour of Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and floral accords. Common notes include Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Woody Notes and Iris.

Is N°18 Eau de Parfum or Flavour of Love better for summer or winter?

N°18 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Flavour of Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in N°18 Eau de Parfum and Flavour of Love?

N°18 Eau de Parfum features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Fruity Notes, Woody Notes, Iris and Floral Notes. Flavour of Love features Musk, Coriander, Black Pepper, Violet and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).