Chanel N°22

10 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• E_O

  June 19, 2015

  

  I adore Chanel 22! 100% femininity, very floral without being 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 remains a fantastic fragrance.

• Cosmoloid

  June 17, 2019

  

  Review of a vintage extract from 1960, as Fragrantica doesn’t have it in its database. I found it unrefurbished 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 aldehydic floral. The opening is a hit of powerful aldehydes that recall No. 5 but with more force, like an olfactory energiser. 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. As it dries down, 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 the same but share DNA. I have a sample of the 2018 Les Exclusifs version: less creamy, more rose, cold, and 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, although it’s 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 on Les Exclusifs, which excites me less. Try before you buy; I wouldn’t say the same about other beloved Chanaels.

• Monicca

  November 26, 2019

  

  Hello everyone, this is my first review, although I’ve been reading you for years and I love reading your posts, especially when I’m looking for an opinion. My experience with Chanel 22 (Les Exclusives) 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 dressing table from the 1940s with those very subtle, powdery, and intoxicating powdery scents. The trail is excellent, about 8 hours, although I usually apply perfume twice a day… what I don’t like so much is its price.

• Lux

  January 7, 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. Simply brilliant! Knowing how to appreciate the prism-like beauty of No. 5, No. 22 is a wonderful alternative journey. The aldehydic note of No. 5 accompanied by a floral tea with honey and neroli. Like its older sister, the ingredients blend to create something homogeneous, diverse, and rich, slightly more coquettish than No. 5, special and unique. An elegant scent that dresses you up and even braids your hair if necessary. To think that the 1922 formula is still alive today, maintaining so much strength, beauty, and personality, seems fascinating to me. It makes me eager to explore more old formulas, as one learns so much about understanding perfumery from an almost historiographical perspective. You enchant me, No. 22.

• Lux

  January 9, 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. Simply brilliant. Knowing how to appreciate the prism-like beauty of No. 5, No. 22 is a wonderful alternative journey. The aldehydic note of No. 5 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 coquettish than No. 5, special and unique. An elegant scent that dresses you up and even braids your hair if necessary. To think that the 1922 formula is still alive today, maintaining so much strength, beauty, and personality, seems fascinating to me. It makes me eager to explore more old formulas, as one learns so much about understanding perfumery from an almost historiographical perspective. You enchant me, No. 22.

• Krix

  November 28, 2022

  

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

• Krix

  December 6, 2022

  

  Haha, I have mine from my grandmother – a vintage edition from the 70s with a white and gold box; it smells just like her and I love it for that very reason.

• Benjamin Alamo - 1389

  January 22, 2025

  

  No. 22 holds the soul of No. 5, but with a green, soapy twist that gives it a special air; it’s a total delight, perfect for a sunny autumn.

• Benjamin Alamo - 1389

  January 31, 2025

  

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

• Cosmoloid

  May 3, 2025

  

  Fragrantica has 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 colour 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 making it more velvety. As it dries down, it vibrates with a near-unisex quality. The aldehydes don’t disappear, 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.