A saleswoman placed testers of Chanel Nos. July 29, 2022 at 7:32pm, Nancy Chan in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Sandra, please see my comments to April baby. I have ordered from them several times and have searched for Chanel on their site. Good review! Photo of freshwater pearl from Pearls and Jade. After an hour and a half or so, just the incense, grounded slightly by vetiver, burns along quietly. Does anybody know what perfume has that warm baby powder kind of sweetness in the chanel range? Imagine the heart-rendingly beautiful duet Viens, Mallika from Delibes Lakm translated into scent, and you have the middle of Chanel No. Your words mean a lot to me. On the contrary, I love them. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts and experiences with the world. Replies to my comments Insolence reminds me of a combo Apres Londee with more vanilla and violet . May 18, 2016 at 10:08am Reply, KatieAnn: I received a response from Surrender to Chance. I generally love sweet, warm florals. 22. My add is Dior Homme Cologne: crisp non-sulphurous grapefruit. I really like the perfume blog community, too, because it links me with other people who understand what perfume is all about. but my day is coming) however, I love the drydown of the EDT, to/on me it smells very much like incense. (Rose Kennedy is supposed to have worn that ). I know that I really do enjoy women who wear it. On another subject . I dont know all the changes that were made, but apparently there is no longer an incense note? Its very inspiring and your blog is a pearl too. They must buy what they see advertised. November 24, 2014 at 1:10pm Reply, Nati: PS: I didnt get it for my bday though Victoria! (And her dad actually had a DeLorean car, believe it or not.). Um, maybe my credit card will recover in time for my anniversary in May.). 55, were released. hi. I didn't like it when I last tried it, being a dyed-in-the-wool 19 girl, but I'm coming around to vintage no. (When I was a teen, she vetoed my choices of Sand & Sable AND Coty Muguet de Bois before allowing my grandmother to give me a bottle of Chloe. Sadly, I can only remember finding only the EDT .. during the course of my many perfume excursions. A woman's choice of perfumes tells me a lot about her simply by walking past her. July 31, 2013 at 2:30pm Reply. PS- No luck w the Absinthe lecture. Thank you. Loved your review, Angela I need to re-visit no. 19 and I am pretty drawn to the Iris and leather in there. *. SHB: HELP! It's a beautiful scent with good bones like all Chanels, it is elegance in a bottle but I don't think I'll ever be able to wear it. Because my farther presented my mother with a one ounce bottle of the No.22 perfume in June 1947their wedding day. The sight of the photo of the white pearl is os poignant ..it almost hurts. This wouldnt be the first time I latched onto something just when it became unattainable. Oh well, I'm flattered that you think I know perfume. so I will go check it out. 22, though. Monoliths in the fragrance landscape, rather like the Acropolis or the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty: Ageless, timeless, classic, not to be done without. I hope Chanel stays family owned forever. It is a very intoxicating fragrance. I seem to rememberbut somebody please correct methat Christopher Sheldrake, who created many of the Lutens fragrances, is doing work for Chanel nowadays. I believe they followed through but it is a mystery that nothing has come in the mail. I think of No22 being worn best on a young girl. I clearly remember the bath oils square, white glass bottle and the lids silver band, dissolved slightly by oil, but I only had a vague recollection of its fragrance. So..I have come to associate this creamy, white creation with romantic love. Same scent, but longer lasting, and the incense is just wonderful! A long time ago my wife wore it along with the dusting powder(no longer available sadly)-very girly indeed. My current problem is that Ive evolved beyond anything you find in department stores (and I live in a large city), and I realize I have finally entered the pursuit of the perfumes written about on these speciality blogs. I must sound elitist-I'm really not, I just love the experience of women who smell like women. November 17, 2007 at 5:20pm Reply, Carlos Vega: No.22 is a horrible fragrance. I wish they would bring outer less new scents & the prafums stayed in the line or they added the newer ones in parfum versions. Perhaps because t is only available in store? I have called several boutiques to find a sample. I agree that the EDT is too thin. I feel as though it is best worn in cooler weather. I have no words. I can't remember what it's called college was a loooooong time ago). It may be that my skin chemistry is amplifying the sweetness, but BOY, was it sweet! The parfum is definitely worth trying! Have you tried a recent version and do you consider it just as nice? Me, scared of aldehydes? Really thankful for blogs like this one, else I can very well forsee myself smelling like everyone else. Does anyone know if there are other sources for ordering Chanel decants? The scintillating white foil of aldehydes is a perfect backdrop for the sweet floral accords, softening their opulence and smoothing the heady elements into satiny perfection. I am not one to chase vintage fragrances because I know my weaknesses, far too dangerous. Of course, the parfum is the best in White Linen and very reasonably priced. . I wished No. i received yesterday some Guerlain fragrance samples from Bergdorf Goodman. Beautiful review. Now its an Exclusif! While No 5 is much more well-known and praised, I find the delicate beauty of No 22 to be particularly exquisite. No. perfumes I never liked the scent of the the edt only the lotion or the body cream. My local Nordstrom carries Chanel No. Then you'll definitely love 22! 22 is kind of elusive but it is worth the while locating it. They are a real gift and inspiration. My first Chanel was #19, purchased for me by my Mom, around the time of my college graduation. Hey I was wondering if all the Nordstroms in the US carry CHANEL no. Have a great day ! I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. January 9, 2007 at 7:24am Reply, March: V I havent been lucky enough to try the parfum (yet! For those who love the parfums, the discontinuation would be awful news indeed. Surprisingly, I didn't. Or do they discontinue them only here in Germany? 22 evokes a sense that is simultaneously melancholic and happy. Replies to my comments 22 will always be special to me, since its the first real perfume I ever wore. And yes, Chanel 22 is divine. I found 5 cold and uninteresting (I have since had a change of heart but it has not replaced my love of 22). 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, Jul et Mad Stairway to Heaven ~ fragrance review, Parfum dEmpire Le Cri de la Lumiere ~ fragrance review, Serge Lutens Dent de Lait ~ perfume review, Rgime des Fleurs Chlo Sevigny Little Flower, 100 fragrances every perfumista should try, And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell, 50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try, 26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try, 25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try, How to make fragrance last through the day, Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out, On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesnt smell like it used to. 19 and Bois des Iles. What a shame! No wonder they didnt also give it a name! If pearls had a scent, their lustrous smoothness would be redolent of No 22. I know what you mean about No. This is not something I would like to do.how sad. I love 22 and I always will. 5, 19, and 22 on the glass-topped counter, but she pushed the bottle of No. In truth, several special things since I change perfumes with season and social events. Well, Bois des Iles and No. I'm really loving no.22 and i would not have thought this would have been me at all. It is gorgeous and looks like this is going to be my signature for a while. I have read that 22 was reformulated since your review. I think I have cavities in my back teeth now. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! January 10, 2007 at 1:19pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Elle, no need to worry! According to Jennifer of Chanel (57th Street Boutique) Ny the Parfumversions of the Rue Cambon Collectiom are NOT being discontinued. Madelyn E January 10, 2007 at 1:50am Reply, Sisonne: Dear Madelyn E, A woman wearing the right perfume can alter my consciousness. Also, would the parfum create a nice sillage as compared to the EDT. 22 and have a huge nostalgic attachment to it, I actually like some of the men's Chanels better than the women's! 22 was sold in drugstores, along with Nos. 22? I wonder if its the sandalwood but it doesnt look like it. The difference between the parfum and the EDT is like that between cake made with dark chocolate and one flavored with bittersweet cocoa powder. I can imagine buying a quarter ounce of the No. 22 until well into the drydown, when the florals are mostly gone and the incense clings. For me,she is a diamond, cold, breathtakingly beautiful, a tad austere yet mesmerizing all the same. My mother wore it as well. I checked the Perfumed Court as well. Per Chanel rep, they are not being discontinued. I dont like mens colognes on women and I think 'UNISEX scents completely miss the point. BoisdeJasmin: Madelyn, oh, it is too bad! Apply to you whole body as one would apply body lotion (or just to the neck and dcollet and arms if that it too much). Yes, I adore the classics! You will choke on the awful fragrance of No. When I put it on it's often for moments when I want a scent to relax with. I think it was Opium.? :) January 9, 2007 at 8:49am Reply, Amandampc: Cheers Victoria! 22 parfum is heaven itself. Oh please, Chanel, never deprive us of this beauty. Im with Elle..my stockpiling impulse is now definitely at odds with my budget side. Of all the designer houses, Chanel still reigns supreme when it comes to the integrity of their formulations. This is it, my one and only! I want more because it is running out and cannot find it anywhere. Its only a few miles away from me. I suppose one can try Saks if there is no Chanel boutique in near proximity. 22 is one of Beauxs masterpieces. Thanks for such pleasant reading! Subscribe to followup comments via email. I even kissed the SA. May 18, 2016 at 9:31am Reply, KatieAnn: Hi Elizabeth. These scents are calming, which helps with concentration. I've heard that the parfum is available in Paris, too. No22 is for redheads with fair complexions and pastel dresses. It is difficult for me to envision a better classical treatment of aldehydes. 22 with a quintessential feminine warmth and elegance. January 9, 2007 at 9:49am Reply, Sisonne: I cannot believe it because I think even if I like the EdTs the parfums are so beautiful. I'm still a White Floral Girl who adores Songes, OJ Frangipani, and DSH Tubereuse. I could buy it at the mall in the old timber town where I grew up. I long to try the parfum though for lifestyle reasons (ease of application, mainly) the EDT works very well for me. The heart is orchid and ylang ylang, and the base is vanilla, incense, and vetiver. Chanel Corporate office did indeed request that they stop selling their fragrances as samples and decants. 22 for the longest time. It is soon to be joined by Coromandel, 28 La Pausa, Bel Respiro, No. Many, many thanks! I had the Eau de Toilette for many years and it had staying power when applied. Good thing we clarified it. Star rating: 5 starsoutstanding/potential classic, 4 starsvery good, 3 starsadequate, 2 starsdisappointing, 1 starpoor. Im not sure if I wrote to the right adress. Now, I can wear my Cuir de Russie with abandon. Maybe because I pay attention to smells as they evoke powerful memories as much as visual images. Thanks again for this wonderful review, without which I won't even have found out about Chanel No. I only meant that Putain des Palaces would be the next ELDO review. Chanel les exclusifs, N22 youre mine. 19 did nothing for me. She is a wintry mystical haze ..a whiff of a bridal dress stored in a chest ..a walk through a European cathedral ..an addictive scent from which emanate delicate white flowers, aldehydes, and incense all working harmoniously to deliver an inhaling experience that is old world and otherworldly. Yes, I did, and I just answered. You chose some gorgeous scents to grow up with, that's for sure. Its a very accurate observation. I cant wait. Looks like it is going to be in constant rotation with Cristalle, Diorissimo, Apres l'Ondee in my fragrance wardrobe. Thank you for clarifying though. The top notes are aldehydes, white roses, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, lilac, and orange flower. They are so evocative and always seem to have a story to tell, unlike the new ones which are just made to smell like long-lasting deodorants or worse, air fresheners! May 18, 2016 at 12:20pm Reply, I agree to the terms outlined in the And it is awfully true that the fruity, lightweight and characterless pink scents tend to be very popular here. I always thought the EDT was beautiful but too sweet and a little thin. (Luckily, my Chanel trials produced two winners: No. Sadly the email I received said sold out January 9, 2007 at 12:55pm Reply, Patricia Seybold: Happy New Year! October 28, 2014 at 10:44pm Reply, Victoria: A perfect birthday gift to yourself! And Dior and Guerlain. Its creator was Ernest Beaux, a genius perfumer responsible for many Chanel gems, including No 5, Gardnia, Bois des les and Cuir de Russie. I didn't really start to enjoy No. I've ordered a sample of the parfum from the perfume court so i'll let you know how it goes! Im sorry I cant help you there. Good news! October 21, 2014 at 8:13pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you for this lovely story, Natalia! Privacy Policy. Yes, its powdery, but as someone before me said, Its the ultimate powder scent.. 22 however is one that I can comment on to some degree, it having been my first Chanel as a young university student in 1977, yes far past its original issue date but still long ago . A taste of revival Waouh January 9, 2007 at 4:40am Reply, aryse: OHHHHHSorry for printems.I mean spring !!!!!! As far as I know the parfum version wont be available anymore as soon as the new collection of EdC 200 ml & 400 ml bottles comes out. 22 is now part of the Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection, $200 for 200 ml Eau de Toilette. May 17, 2016 at 1:12pm Reply, KatieAnn: Thank you, Victoria. Finally. I used to love the fact that Chanel had an extensive ancillary collection for their classical scents, but this does not seem to be quite the case these days. November 15, 2014 at 3:00pm Reply, Susan Lutz: Here is a tip for layering perfume. I noticed the same thing at The Perfumed Court. I hope this helped you a bit? I associate fragrances with certain colors including hair color. I also have the perfume, and it is divine. The whole show lasts about four hours and stays close to my skin. While she selected the sample that became No 5, No 22 was introduced in 1922, a year after No 5. Please note that Chanel is changing the packaging of its Les Exclusifs collection; therefore, if you have a preference for the original flacons, be sure to act quickly. I find it a bit tedious to write reviews of fragrances from the same house for a few days days in a row, even if they are different. (The prostitute had been terrible about paying her babysitting bill.) I also tried 31 rue Cambon which I also loved, specially after an hour. Thank you very much. I was really shocked to hear that, but due to the fact that the news came directly from Chanel I almost believe that its truewould be really a shame January 9, 2007 at 6:56pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Tania, it used to be available everywhere. I know I have a few Chanel samples, but I don't even think I have a bottle of anything Chanel these days. Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart. Warm Scented Regards Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? Madelyn E January 10, 2007 at 12:47pm Reply, Sisonne: V, I cant believe what I hear! I guess it starts with being a man who loves women. January 9, 2007 at 1:44pm Reply, Elle: Gorgeous review! A lot of scent and a few decades stood between me and Chanel No. Any advice? Don't subscribe In other words, both are luscious, but the former is much more so. I have called/written Chanel to see if I could get a sample, but they also said no. This was my first signature scent. I don't find it particularly sweet, but it's so innocent, somehow, and heavily aldehydic (even though those two words don't seem like they should go together). Does Chanel still hold the same clout today in the face of powerhouse niches like L'Artisan, Lutens, Creed and MPG ? No 22 is one of my favourite Chanel fragrances. Im very much looking forward to Les Exclusifs. Any one know the truth? BoisdeJasmin: Madelyn, what a beautiful memory! I, too associate the splendor that is Chanel No. I have hoarded several vintage bottles, which Im storing in the refrigerator in readiness for the intense heat of our upcoming Australian July 29, 2022 at 8:20pm, Meredith Russell in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Chanel-Riviera is my favorite of that collection even tho it is seldom mentioned! 18, 31, rue Cambon, and Eau de Cologne. Unfortunately, I'm sure Diorissimo EDT is a sad shadow of its former self but I can't seem to get my hands on the parfum unless I make a fragrance pilgrimage out of my continent. All rights reserved. Except that the florals didn't stop getting sweeter for a good twenty minutes, I felt as if I were wearing that mixed drink that contains simply whiskey, soda and sugar (what is that? I grew up abroad, but due to my DH's work have settled in a small town in the American South. Bois Des Iles (the parfum) is perfection. 5 girl who was appalled by my interest in big white florals. As is true of the other numbered Chanels, the first hit of No. No. I was not prepared to fallso hard for Vol De Nuit followed by Apres Londee and Eau De Liu. My stockpiling impulses are having a serious war right now w/ the budget sided part of my brain. I had the parfum in a 1/4oz spray at one point. So when I began testing classic Chanels I saved No. I just tried No. However, I think I am really more of a white flowers kind of girl so I have been wanting to get No. I need to do some sort of aldehydes de-sensitization program so that I can enjoy some of the fragrances I already love even more. January 9, 2007 at 1:33pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Dear C, I did not hear the parfum discontinuation news, but it would be awful if this were indeed the case! They all seem to be run by behemoths like LVMH who, by the sad decline of their products, keeps tightening the budget for materials (while spending gazillions on marketing). The extrait is newly available on the US website and Im curious. KatieAnn: Dear Victoria. It seems like Chanel has the same sort of reputation, more or less, that a lot of the old fashion houses have these days. Madelyn E: Dear Victoria, January 9, 2007 at 10:47am Reply, patchamour: Beautiful review, as always. it's Chanel! I heard rumors it has be reformulated in the Exclusifs. I was so disappointed in No. It seems like Chanel has done a great job with reformulations, though. October 22, 2014 at 10:48am Reply, Nati: 27/11 is my birthday, I just simply will go and buy it, and dont look back. January 9, 2007 at 4:44am Reply, Sisonne: Dear V, I dont really smell the vanilla in the dry down at all, and the jasmine, ylang ylang, and tuberose are blended so that none of them stands out from the others. 22 for the last, because of the four I was testing, I thought I'd love it the most. By the way, I have been reading your blog for several months now. Notify me of replies to my comments via e-mail. I love how a beautiful scent can really make the day better. Love this list! And I would also like to know how much the EdT costs if possiblebefore I venture from my hometown of Vancouver, Canada over to Seattle to search for it. That said: still good, too, even if they do turn out some crap every now and then.. They said they would send a sample, taking my address and name, but nothing has arrived. The thought also crossed my mind that Chanel is now prohibiting theseunauthorized vendors from selling their brand. )but because some people at Chanel dont seem to know what they are talking about! I was never able to fully appreciate Guerlain having worn in the distant past Shalimar , Jardin De Bagatelle and more recently Insolence. There are so few perfume companies that are privately owned these days. I am considering purchasing 22 for myself based solely on reviews (mainly yours, as it makes it sound absolutely heavenly). Why do they say things like that if they arent true??? I thought of your review today, and the comparison with the pearl, which I had already read. Don't subscribe Ill let you know if I have success! The only big perfume stores here are Douglas, Mller and Essenza Nobile and they don't carry it. January 9, 2007 at 10:41am Reply, Tigs: This one is the powder of all powders for me. 22. The body lotion, by the way, is markedly more rose-infused than the fragrance and fairly different in character, which I find unusual. I love Chanel 22 lotion. The boys loved her, too. Alas, nothing has arrived! Well, there is another interesting lecture on tea coming up, so we might try our luck then. 5 and 19 and Cristalle. 22 in 1922, the same year Caron Nuit de Nol and another Chanel, No. July 31, 2013 at 12:27pm Reply, Victoria: I would love to hear your comparison with the current version, Kevin. 22, but fewer do now that it's become one of Les Exclusifs. The South must feel a long way from where you grew up! The official list of notes for No 22 is as follows: orange blossom, peach, citrus, orchid, rose, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla. I'm usually into woody perfumes and avoid florals like the plague but there is just something so enticing about this one. Another must-do for my spring trip to Paris. Or Im yours. Im sure its been tinkered with over the yearspretty much everything has. January 9, 2007 at 2:28pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Gaia, please do! I prefer what I remember to be the parfum.. as I find the EDT somewhat thin. The parfums are my favourite ways to enjoy these fragrances. November 15, 2014 at 2:57pm Reply, Victoria: Youre right about frankincense! It seems the only option for mail order samples would be ebay. What versions do you all have and where can I get them? Angela, you just blew me away with this. On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. 22 I at least aspired to pastel dresses, so I think you've pegged the fragrance pretty well. Except for No 5, of course. White florals can definitely pack a punch, but No. Sometimes I am offended. It will be so empowering, a trip on my own skin to places Ive never been and couldnt aford to go And I'd love a bottle of Bois des Iles. I'm surprised that someone doesn't carry it. Just wondering. I loved the intense floral up front, but the best is the soft, warm incense later. 22 or if it was just yours. Out of everybodys price range but someone out there may have a chance to sniff. And I dont even consider myself a natural-born floral girl. I have a feeling that trying the parfum would make the difference. The parfum stays closer to the skin, creating a soft, intimate effect that I prefer to that of the sharper, brighter EDT. Now, I am intrigued enough to find the body lotion. I even have to get many of my classic Guerlains whenever I travel to Europe. Ive ordered Chanel from both websites in the past. Too bad. January 9, 2007 at 1:38pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Chaya, it is gorgeous, isnt it! The thought of seeing the Eiffel Tower in person (heck, even seeing Sacramento in person) was dizzying. It's rare but when it happens I am very surprised and I take another look and,for a moment, I am moved. Your comparison of Insolence to Apres LOndee is right now, as Maurice Roucel himself admited that it was his inspiration. At the time, I am tired of everything I am wearing and looking for that one special thing. Victoria, I found your 5 star reviews and am so enjoying your writing and photos you pick. I havent found this comment by searching the blog, but Im always in need of better concentration, if youd be so kind. The association w/ a pearl is so perfect. Heady, indolic, intoxicating 22 would be her shy sister, reticent , demure..in the background. My first bottle was No. With its composition of white flowers, No 22 was launched as a perfume capturing the spirit of White Look. September 5, 2007 at 10:21am Reply. But ,at the same time . Patti, thanks! January 9, 2007 at 10:53am Reply, AngelaS: In the good old days, No. The EDT can not hold a candle to it. I'd love to hear from anyone who has tried the parfum of this and how it compares to the EDT? Or whichever way really cos its going to be good. I adore the startling white diffusive qualities this gem radiates. Quelques Fluers is the most soft and restrained, Bellogia is more impactful and very clove bud Absolute and Carnation, with lots of Tolu and Benzoin, while the bouquet of no. January 9, 2007 at 3:07pm Reply, Tania: I have a feeling that my impression of this one would vastly improve if I smelled the parfum. I believe it is currently out of stock on Chanels website. You smell wonderful! I may have to buy this as my sample is nearly finished and i fear i may miss it too much. I've never tried No22. It is also helping that the weather cannot be more spring-like (an abnormality for these parts!) I was just learning about perfume, and Id saved enough from babysitting to buy a bottle of Babe, but I scouted the mall for something more sophisticated, something people who had passports and ate caviar might wear. For me it is a very close take on the vintage formulations of Quelques Fleurs, However it is much more intense, and aldehydic. January 9, 2007 at 1:42pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Marina, thank you! This fragrance is definitely a permanent fixture for me and one everyone should try at least once, I think, for its subtlety, such a contrast to the vividness of 5 and the formality of 19. They,apparantly,don't use thier own noses. 22 grew up with me too but the ones I associated with my teenage years was Cristalle EDP (cos the EDP version was launched when I was 11 or 12 and I immediately asked for it as a birthday present) and Diorissimo as I wore it all through my late teens and early 20s. January 9, 2007 at 2:29pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Patricia, I have not tried it yet, but I heard from a few perfumers that it was not very representative of the time it is meant to represent. I sure was one terrific smelling teen. I have a couple of questions. "WATCH LIVE: Cleveland Zoo streaming blissfully odorless video of corpse flower blooming", "Take a Look at These Upcoming Olfactory Exhibitions" (perfumerflavorist), "Guerlain raises over 1 million for the protection of bees" (moodiedavitt), "Inter Parfums Reports Record 2022 Second Quarter Net Sales" (perfumerflavorist). I don't think Chanel has produced anything of interest (or elegance) since Coco (which I bought the day it was released here, and wore for several years). On the other hand, Chanels return policy is good. 22 is pumped up into a very intensely powdery variation upon the theme the aldehydes and heliotrope create a dense feeling with a very voluminous translucent silage of flowers and musk.. Oh, lucky you to have found a fragrance that resonates with you so much!

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