I think that more department storessuch as Nordstromused to carry No. I hope to have the opportunity to do so in the near future. See my comments below. I remember my grandfather giving my grandmother a bottle of LAir du Temps, and to this day, it is such a special fragrance for me. And I dont even consider myself a natural-born floral girl. You captured what this one's all about. 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. (Luckily, my Chanel trials produced two winners: No. I believe it is at Harrods and of course at Versailles. Anyway, Im only chiming in on this because I received an exclusifs sample of it yesterday and to my nose it is identical to the one I had in 77. Can you try surrendertochance.com for samples? I couldn't wait, I wanted to try this one but I live in germany and here it is nearly impossible to get No. And it is awfully true that the fruity, lightweight and characterless pink scents tend to be very popular here. I dont care if it is an edt or edp or oil or anything but it has to smell like the lotion or the body cream. *. Bois Des Iles (the parfum) is perfection. 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. Thanks again for this wonderful review, without which I won't even have found out about Chanel No. 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 going to Paris in the next month and am thinking i may have to see if i can sniff the parfum myself seeing as i find this so enticing. 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). I wonder if its the sandalwood but it doesnt look like it. Imagine the heart-rendingly beautiful duet Viens, Mallika from Delibes Lakm translated into scent, and you have the middle of Chanel No. And although I do like No. I want more because it is running out and cannot find it anywhere. Good news! Have you tried a recent version and do you consider it just as nice? This is way off topic here but I wonder if anyone has been able to get a whiff of Francis Kurkdjians Sillage de la Reine? . I would also recommend confirming this before placing an order (assuming youre uncertain about what you are getting). The EDT can not hold a candle to it. Thank you. 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! KatieAnn: Dear Victoria. Per Chanel rep, they are not being discontinued. Warm Scented Regards I am not one to chase vintage fragrances because I know my weaknesses, far too dangerous. The official list of notes for No 22 is as follows: orange blossom, peach, citrus, orchid, rose, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla. Place a little dab of unscented body lotion in the palm of the hand and mix it gently with a spritz of your fragrance. Its only a few miles away from me. January 9, 2007 at 11:27am Reply. I wonder if Chanel has cracked down on unauthorized retailers. I am touched by your compliment. Ernest Beaux created Chanel No. I find it very touching. These scents are calming, which helps with concentration. I am nearly faint eith concern. January 9, 2007 at 1:32pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Aryse, spring is on my mind lately. I think No.22 is only available now in the large bottle of EdT you mention. Enjoy it! Well, I shall reserve my opinion till I try it. Ill eat eggs on bread for the whole month afterwards, I dont care. 22 bath oil. Good thing we clarified it. I was at Saks Fifth Avenue last Fall on Manhatten and they were selling the 200 ml EDT at $150 (or it could be $175) though I didn't get it then. Filed Under: perfume talk Tagged With: aldehydic, chanel, ernest beaux. January 9, 2007 at 1:44pm Reply, Elle: Gorgeous review! I dont know all the changes that were made, but apparently there is no longer an incense note? 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. I guess it starts with being a man who loves women. I havent found this comment by searching the blog, but Im always in need of better concentration, if youd be so kind. The only big perfume stores here are Douglas, Mller and Essenza Nobile and they don't carry it. Just wondering. I suppose one can try Saks if there is no Chanel boutique in near proximity. The extrait is newly available on the US website and Im curious. When I put it on it's often for moments when I want a scent to relax with. 
Do try No.22, if you have the chance. Finally. What versions do you all have and where can I get them? After twenty minutes, when the shrieking coloratura of the aldehydes fades, a gorgeous duet of white flowers mostly orange flower to me and gentle incense emerges. According to Jennifer of Chanel (57th Street Boutique) Ny the Parfumversions of the Rue Cambon Collectiom are NOT being discontinued. The heart of No 22 is comprised of beautifully indolic jasmine, orange blossom, and also the green tartness of lilac and the buttery sweetness of rose. I found 5 cold and uninteresting (I have since had a change of heart but it has not replaced my love of 22). Vivid and tender, it alternates between elegant aloofness and sweet warmth, all the while being polished and seamless. On the contrary, I love them. It seems like Chanel has done a great job with reformulations, though. How, Monterey Male, is it that you know perfume so well? No 22 is one of my favourite Chanel fragrances. 22 evokes a sense that is simultaneously melancholic and happy. 
July 29, 2022 at 5:50pm, Etat Libre dOrange Secretions Magnifiques : Perfume Review, Frederic Malle Une Fleur de Cassie : Perfume Review , 7 Discoveries from 12 Years of Bois de Jasmin, Danilo Kis The Encyclopedia of the Dead, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQSOMLQ0jv8. The top notes are aldehydes, white roses, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, lilac, and orange flower. I was once recommended St Clair Scents Gardeners Glove for hot and July 30, 2022 at 4:13am, Amanda M in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Beautiful choices, Victoria. I'm with you 100% about characterless pink scents, and I love the classics, too. 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'm rather pleased with myself that I had the sense to work my way through a bottle of Coco (probably my favorite) in my 20s. I mean, who needs 400 ml bottles?! Have a great day ! 19 and I am pretty drawn to the Iris and leather in there. Thank you very much. capable and confidant. Many, many thanks! I adore the startling white diffusive qualities this gem radiates. But n22 in my skin left me with a feeling of wonderment, as if the world could be beautiful even in a traffic jam in an awful avenue in Sao Paulo. I find it soothing, too. I agree that the EDT is too thin. October 28, 2014 at 10:44pm Reply, Victoria: A perfect birthday gift to yourself! how can one find out dear V..email Chanel Paris ? January 10, 2007 at 7:32am Reply, Madelyn E: Dear Sosonne and Victoria, 22 is aldehydes. My mother wore it as well. Boy, Id love to smell the extrait! It will be so empowering, a trip on my own skin to places Ive never been and couldnt aford to go In many ways, Chanel No 22 is the quintessential aldehydic* fragrance. Does Chanel still hold the same clout today in the face of powerhouse niches like L'Artisan, Lutens, Creed and MPG ? In truth, several special things since I change perfumes with season and social events. By the way, I have been reading your blog for several months now. 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 am thrilled to hear that you are discovering more of my beloved Guerlain fragrances. Why do they say things like that if they arent true??? I can't remember what it's called college was a loooooong time ago). Madelyn E January 9, 2007 at 2:50am Reply, In the new exclusive ones that you announce, I noticed Bel Respiro. I've ordered a sample of the parfum from the perfume court so i'll let you know how it goes! PS- No luck w the Absinthe lecture. 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. It is a very intoxicating fragrance. Chanel No 22 is part of Les Exclusifs collection, which also includes Gardnia, Bois des les and Cuir de Russie. 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. May 18, 2016 at 9:31am Reply, KatieAnn: Hi Elizabeth. I just adore Chanels Cristalle! A woman's choice of perfumes tells me a lot about her simply by walking past her. The association w/ a pearl is so perfect. I have a couple of questions. I have never gotten beyond the opening of 22, but you have inspired me to try FWIW throwing that particularly gorgeous musical reference was all it took, it'll be playing in my head at the Macy's fragrance counter today. The oil was fragrant and much less expensive than the Eau de Toilette. Meanwhile, I hope that someone who has smelled it could share his/her thoughts. Im not V but I emailed Chanel & asked them where I could still find a bottle of Bd & CdR (stockpiling impulse, you know ;D ) & they were very helpful: within one day I got an answer telling me where I still can purchase them. Madelyn E January 10, 2007 at 12:47pm Reply, Sisonne: V, I cant believe what I hear! January 9, 2007 at 2:44pm Reply, Madelyn E: Dear Victoria, These are very sad news! 22, but fewer do now that it's become one of Les Exclusifs. 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. Yes, I did, and I just answered. After an hour and a half or so, just the incense, grounded slightly by vetiver, burns along quietly. I heard rumors it has be reformulated in the Exclusifs. 22, I think. 22 was sold in drugstores, along with Nos. November 15, 2014 at 2:57pm Reply, Victoria: Youre right about frankincense! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! My add is Dior Homme Cologne: crisp non-sulphurous grapefruit. As I am reviewing the vaious and sundry comments of your readers .something .terrible dawns on me If I read correctly.. is Chanel going to discontinue the parfum version of Bois Des Iles ( my beloved jewel)and the other Rue de Cambon line? It is not sporty-moregarden party. 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? 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. A long time ago my wife wore it along with the dusting powder(no longer available sadly)-very girly indeed. 5 and 19 and Cristalle. It seems the only option for mail order samples would be ebay. It reminds me in a way of baby powder because it's light and easy on the nose in way that subtly enhances your senses and soothes you completely. I love the incense in it. A woman wearing the right perfume can alter my consciousness. It reminds me of frankincense. 22 Eau de Toilette, and its available at gloss for $84 for a 100 ml spray. Does it still smell like pearls? Right now, I am sampling Chanel No. The boys loved her, too. I seem to rememberbut somebody please correct methat Christopher Sheldrake, who created many of the Lutens fragrances, is doing work for Chanel nowadays. Thank you for clarifying though. 22 to vintage Quelques Fluers Parfum and vintage Bellodgia parfum all three have close olfactive profiles. November 17, 2007 at 5:20pm Reply, Carlos Vega: No.22 is a horrible fragrance. 22? 22! I also tried 31 rue Cambon which I also loved, specially after an hour. And Dior and Guerlain. I'm a redhead with pale skin, and when I first wore No. 5, which I still have a soft spot for. The inside of my wrists and behind my ears were well moisturized that year. Good review! What a wonderful review! For those who love the parfums, the discontinuation would be awful news indeed. I had the parfum in a 1/4oz spray at one point. Or do they discontinue them only here in Germany? It is soon to be joined by Coromandel, 28 La Pausa, Bel Respiro, No. I prefer what I remember to be the parfum.. as I find the EDT somewhat thin. 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. 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 . I've heard that the parfum is available in Paris, too. )but because some people at Chanel dont seem to know what they are talking about! 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. 22 is warm enough to save for cool weather, and could be a day or night fragrance, although it might be too pretty for work. 22 I at least aspired to pastel dresses, so I think you've pegged the fragrance pretty well. Copyright © 2005-2022 Now Smell This. I only meant that Putain des Palaces would be the next ELDO review. I discovered her on a winter day in SF and it was love at first sniff. I hope this helped you a bit? White florals can definitely pack a punch, but No. Beautiful review. Chanel les exclusifs, N22 youre mine. It may be that my skin chemistry is amplifying the sweetness, but BOY, was it sweet! I called Chanel to see if theyd send small vials, they said no. My first Chanel was #19, purchased for me by my Mom, around the time of my college graduation. Im sorry I cant help you there. January 9, 2007 at 1:39pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: J, you are too funny! Sigh.. relief I made it clear that it was the extrait (psrfum0 pure perfume I was talking about the EDT. perfumekev: OK twist my arm :o) I guess I will have to smell the new one and of corse I would be happy to. The sight of the photo of the white pearl is os poignant ..it almost hurts. The parfum stays closer to the skin, creating a soft, intimate effect that I prefer to that of the sharper, brighter EDT. 22 is now part of the Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection, $200 for 200 ml Eau de Toilette. I thought of your review today, and the comparison with the pearl, which I had already read. What a lovely review! Elle, & Sisonne seemed to say that. I was never able to fully appreciate Guerlain having worn in the distant past Shalimar , Jardin De Bagatelle and more recently Insolence. I, too associate the splendor that is Chanel No. I feel as though it is best worn in cooler weather. January 9, 2007 at 1:27pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Aryse, the name alone Bel Respiro sounds beautiful! I have read that 22 was reformulated since your review. 22 for the longest time. I wish they would bring outer less new scents & the prafums stayed in the line or they added the newer ones in parfum versions. December 27, 2007 at 6:53pm Reply. I love trying a perfume and thinking it isn't me at all, and then being surprised at how much I like it! Overall, thescent is warmer and more interesting than its raft of white flowers might lead one to believe, probably because of its incense rather than the more usual vanilla, amber, or sandalwood. I think I have cavities in my back teeth now. I cant wait. I loved the intense floral up front, but the best is the soft, warm incense later. Im not sure if I wrote to the right adress. 
I had the Eau de Toilette for many years and it had staying power when applied. Madelyn E Can anyone comment on the differences between the EDT and Extrait of No. This wouldnt be the first time I latched onto something just when it became unattainable. Yes, I adore the classics! The South must feel a long way from where you grew up! I generally love sweet, warm florals. 
22 forward. July 31, 2013 at 12:27pm Reply, Victoria: I would love to hear your comparison with the current version, Kevin. I live in Lexington, Kentucky and there are no places here that have 22 available. 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). The body lotion, by the way, is markedly more rose-infused than the fragrance and fairly different in character, which I find unusual. Thank you dear Victoria for such an eloquent review as only you can compose. In other words, both are luscious, but the former is much more so. 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. Another must-do for my spring trip to Paris. I love 22 and I always will. 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. The heart is orchid and ylang ylang, and the base is vanilla, incense, and vetiver. May 18, 2016 at 12:20pm Reply, I agree to the terms outlined in the March 21, 2016 at 10:42am Reply, Notturno7: Thank you for that tip, Susan! Don't subscribe
A very mystical ride! I also have the perfume, and it is divine. So I just want to say in your face Dior If Chanel can almost identically reproduce their scents from yesteryear, then so could Dior, if they could only take their eyes off the bottom line long enough to read the ingredients!