Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like N°22
N°22 by Chanel (1922) is built around Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily of the Valley, Ylang-Ylang. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Aldehydes, tuberose and pale powder: a luminous white bouquet with a soft halo. »
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Rochas · 1960
Madame Rochas
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose. What differs: Bergamot, Lemon, Sandalwood. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 2
Chanel · 1921
N°5
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine. What differs: Sandalwood. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1971
Rive Gauche
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Iris. What differs: Bergamot, Green Notes, Peach. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
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Hermès · 1961
Calèche
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose. What differs: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin.
- 5
Elizabeth Taylor · 1991
White Diamonds
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Bergamot, Orange, Lily. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
- 6
Chanel · 2008
N°5 Eau Première
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose. What differs: Musk. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
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Rochas · 1987
Byzance
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Tuberose, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Cardamom, Basil, Mandarin.
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Paco Rabanne · 1979
Métal
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Lily of the Valley, Iris, Jasmine, Rose. What differs: Hyacinth, Green Notes, Basil.
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Lancôme · 1967
Climat
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Tuberose, Vetiver. What differs: Bergamot, Peach, Violet. Same family (Floral Aldehyde).
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Hermès · 2015
Jour d'Hermès Gardenia
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Tuberose, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine. What differs: Galbanum, Rhubarb, Sea Notes.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like N°22?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Madame Rochas by Rochas is the closest: it shares 9 notes with N°22, including Aldehydes, Neroli, Rose.
What is an alternative to N°22 from another house?
Madame Rochas (Rochas, 1960) picks up Aldehydes, Neroli, Rose in a different interpretation.
Which other Chanel perfume is similar to N°22?
At Chanel, N°5 (1921) is the closest, sharing Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.