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Chanel · Sold as feminine
No 22 Parfum
The quiet confidence of a woman stepping into her power, where crisp aldehydes and warm florals create an aura of understated strength.
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No 22 ParfumPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
No 22 Parfum by Chanel, launched in 1922, was one of the first perfumes to introduce aldehydes into its composition, creating a revolutionary olfactory experience. The fragrance opens with a bright and crisp aldehydic note that cuts through the air, before settling into a heart of tuberose and white florals. This blend is both fresh and soapy, adding a distinctive layer of complexity. As it dries down, subtle animalic notes emerge, grounding the composition in an almost paradoxical warmth.
Apply No 22 Parfum sparingly — the parfum concentration means it will linger close to the skin. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting, so a light touch allows the rich tuberose and animalic base to shine through. Best for evening wear when its warmth can be appreciated up close.
Fig. 01 — No 22 Parfum, Chanel
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Ernest Beaux
The man who invented modern perfumeryErnest Beaux is the perfumer who changed everything. Born in Moscow to a Franco-Russian family, he served as an officer in World War I before entering the laboratories of A. Rallet & Co. in Grasse.
“I went to present her with my creations – two series: 1 to 5 and 20 to 24. From these she chose several, including one labelled Number 5.”
Ernest Beaux · Beaux, "Souvenirs d'un parfumeur", Industrie de la Parfumerie, Oct 1946 (trans. via Bois de Jasmin)
Designer Chanel
More from the house · founded 1921 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 68%, disliked or hated by 8%.