Chanel N°22

9 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• E_O

  June 10, 2015

  

  I adore Chanel 22! 100% femininity, very floral yet not sweet. I had my first Chanel 22 over 20 years ago; someone gifted it to me in Mexico; the bottle says ‘Fabriques de France’. The new Les Exclusifs version doesn’t compare to the original: it’s less intense and less floral, but it’s still a fantastic fragrance.

• Cosmoloid

  June 13, 2019

  

  Review of a vintage extract from 1960, since Fragrantica doesn’t have it in their database. I found it unreformulated and it’s very faithful to the 1922 original. It’s the twin of C5: lighter, sparkling at the start, and less opaque, allowing you to enjoy every flower. I’m surprised there’s no incense listed; perhaps it’s the blend of flowers, aldehydes, and woods that suggests it. It’s pure floral-aldehydic. The opening is a hit of powerful aldehydes reminiscent of No. 5 but with more force, like an olfactory energizer. Then they give way to ylang-ylang, with shy roses and jasmine. Everything is creamy, contrasting with the aldehydes, incense, and vetiver. The balsamic and retro base of this concentration is the best part. As it dries, it smells like vintage Shalimar-style smoke/incense. If you know No. 5, this won’t be new to you; it’s a revision of its older brother. They aren’t identical but share DNA. I have a sample of the 2018 Les Exclusifs version: less creamy, more rose, colder, with a powdery dry down. I prefer the original. I don’t compare them in detail, but they seem very different. It’s a must-have, exclusive, and rare, though not for everyone. Tastes are subjective. Personally, I prefer this No. 22 to No. 5, although I don’t enjoy the aldehydes because they remind me too much of No. 5. I’m glad I bought it and didn’t spend money on the Les Exclusifs, which excites me less. Try before you buy; I wouldn’t say the same about other beloved Chanaels.

• Monicca

  December 1, 2019

  

  Hello everyone, this is my first review, though I’ve been reading yours for years and love them, especially when I’m looking for opinions. My experience with Chanel 22 (Les Exclusifs) is that I bought it last Christmas; it’s a super exquisite perfume, a very pleasant aroma. I must say I own Chanel 5, and they are nothing alike; Chanel 22 is softer, making me think of a 1940s dressing table with those subtle, powdery, and intoxicating scents. The trail is excellent, lasting about 8 hours, although I usually apply perfume twice a day… what I don’t like as much is its price.

• Lux

  January 5, 2022

  

  As a lover of Chanel 5 Eau Première, I wanted to expand my horizons, and upon trying No. 22, my reaction was… biting my lip. A masterpiece! Knowing how to appreciate the prismatic beauty of No. 5, No. 22 is a wonderful alternative journey. The aldehydic note of No. 5 is accompanied by a floral tea with honey and neroli. Like its older sister, the ingredients blend to create something homogeneous yet diverse and rich, slightly more flirtatious than No. 5, special and unique. It’s an elegant scent that dresses you up and even braids your hair if needed. To think that the 1922 formula is still alive today with so much strength, beauty, and personality seems fascinating. It sparks a desire to explore more vintage formulas because you learn so much about understanding perfumery from an almost historiographical perspective. You enchant me, No. 22.

• Krix

  December 15, 2022

  

  Hahaha, I got mine from my grandmother, hahaha. It’s a vintage edition from the 70s, white and gold. It smells just like my grandmother, and I like it simply because it’s my grandmother’s scent.

• Krix

  December 16, 2022

  

  Haha, I got this from my grandma—it’s a vintage 70s edition with a white and gold box. It smells just like her, and I love it for that reason alone.

• Benjamin Alamo - 1389

  January 25, 2025

  

  No. 22 has the DNA of No. 5, but I feel it’s missing a touch of green and soapy freshness. It’s utterly charming… I’d reserve it for a sunny autumn day.

• Benjamin Alamo - 1389

  January 30, 2025

  

  N°22 keeps the soul of N°5 but adds a green, soapy touch that gives it a special vibe; it’s a total charm, perfect for a sunny autumn day.

• Cosmoloid

  May 5, 2025

  

  Fragrantica left me with a couple of forgotten formats of No. 22. I’m talking about the EDT from the early 2000s. Until around 2007, this No. 22 was one of those less commercial perfumes without the ‘Exclusifs’ label. This EDT version is almost as intense, if not more so, than the EDPs from Les Exclusifs. Its amber hue gives it all away: the aldehyde explosion is still there, but the overall scent isn’t as airy and crisp as the exclusive line. It has an intense, creamy floral base with vetiver and vanilla that make it more velvety. In its dry down, it vibrates with a near-unisex quality. The aldehydes don’t fade, so if you can’t stand them, run. This version is much richer than the current one and is worth it for collectors because it’s unique.