January 9, 2007 at 4:44am Reply, Sisonne: Dear V, It may be that my skin chemistry is amplifying the sweetness, but BOY, was it sweet! 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. Madelyn E 22 for the longest time. Michael Edwards mentions in his book Perfume Legends that No 22 was one of the samples presented to Coco Chanel when she was looking to launch her first perfume. I kind of like aldehydes I don't tend to seek them out, but they're never a problem for me so I began to enjoy the phase where the aldehydes melt into the heart florals, getting sweeter and warmer every minute. I am considering purchasing 22 for myself based solely on reviews (mainly yours, as it makes it sound absolutely heavenly). Um, maybe my credit card will recover in time for my anniversary in May.). Madelyn E January 10, 2007 at 12:47pm Reply, Sisonne: V, I cant believe what I hear! I dont like mens colognes on women and I think 'UNISEX scents completely miss the point. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts and experiences with the world. Good news! Why do they say things like that if they arent true??? Photo of freshwater pearl from Pearls and Jade. Looks like it is going to be in constant rotation with Cristalle, Diorissimo, Apres l'Ondee in my fragrance wardrobe. I am thrilled to hear that you are discovering more of my beloved Guerlain fragrances. I would also recommend confirming this before placing an order (assuming youre uncertain about what you are getting). January 9, 2007 at 6:56pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Tania, it used to be available everywhere. Any one know the truth? May 16, 2016 at 8:08pm Reply. Does Chanel still hold the same clout today in the face of powerhouse niches like L'Artisan, Lutens, Creed and MPG ? And I dont even consider myself a natural-born floral girl. A lot of scent and a few decades stood between me and Chanel No. 22, though. 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. My first bottle was No. After an hour and a half or so, just the incense, grounded slightly by vetiver, burns along quietly. Well, I shall reserve my opinion till I try it. 19 are a great haul, in any case. January 10, 2007 at 1:18pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Marian, what a beautiful description! I have no words. January 9, 2007 at 2:23pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Tigs, White Linen is striking, but I find that it has been reformulated too much. Copyright © 2005-2022 Now Smell This. I am in trouble now I just bought Soir De Lune.. Surprisingly, I didn't. (Rose Kennedy is supposed to have worn that ). 22 bath oil. I do know, though, that the Nordstrom in Seattle carries Les Exclusifs, so you might try calling there for the price and availability. You say it stays closer to the skin. 19 and I am pretty drawn to the Iris and leather in there. Adding to clarify: the parfum versions of the existing Les Exclusifs collection are not being discontinued. Madelyn E: Dear Victoria, 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. 22, but fewer do now that it's become one of Les Exclusifs. Place a little dab of unscented body lotion in the palm of the hand and mix it gently with a spritz of your fragrance. Sometimes I am offended. For me,she is a diamond, cold, breathtakingly beautiful, a tad austere yet mesmerizing all the same. I even kissed the SA. L, thank you! 22 perfume for old times sake, though. One still has to keep in mind the concept of the line, etc. . 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. No. And when I was a girl, in a dying timber town, Chanel was as close to god as you could get. Now, I am intrigued enough to find the body lotion. Im very much looking forward to Les Exclusifs. 22. To place it in the vicinity of such lovely fragrances as Coromondel and Bel Respiro is a gigantic mistake. Then use your perfum as usual. This wouldnt be the first time I latched onto something just when it became unattainable. Maybe because I pay attention to smells as they evoke powerful memories as much as visual images. Imfact. For me it is a very close take on the vintage formulations of Quelques Fleurs, However it is much more intense, and aldehydic. They said perfume could be returned for a full refund even if it has been opened (as long as it has not been used more than what is required for testing on skin). October 28, 2014 at 10:44pm Reply, Victoria: A perfect birthday gift to yourself! I cannot wait for the release of these fragrances. Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart. It is also helping that the weather cannot be more spring-like (an abnormality for these parts!) Your comparison of Insolence to Apres LOndee is right now, as Maurice Roucel himself admited that it was his inspiration. 22. It is not sporty-moregarden party. No kidding! Even a few years ago you could find No 19 and No 22 in the parfum freely, and now they are available only in Paris. Victoria: Great! I prefer what I remember to be the parfum.. as I find the EDT somewhat thin. The oil was fragrant and much less expensive than the Eau de Toilette. 19 always reminds me of one of my classmates in collegea woman I thought was really sophisticated. The South must feel a long way from where you grew up! And Dior and Guerlain. I grew up abroad, but due to my DH's work have settled in a small town in the American South. 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 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. Or do they discontinue them only here in Germany? I suppose one can try Saks if there is no Chanel boutique in near proximity. 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! Boy, Id love to smell the extrait! January 10, 2007 at 7:32am Reply, Madelyn E: Dear Sosonne and Victoria, I feel as though it is best worn in cooler weather. January 9, 2007 at 1:59pm Reply, Gaia, the non-blonde: Ill have to give it another chance. December 27, 2007 at 6:53pm Reply. Replies to my comments I am touched by your compliment. And yes, Chanel 22 is divine. July 31, 2013 at 2:49pm Reply, Ramon: Why are you implying that the parfum is made with higher quality materials than the eau de toilette? 22 to vintage Quelques Fluers Parfum and vintage Bellodgia parfum all three have close olfactive profiles. I have tried Chanel boutiques with some luck. January 9, 2007 at 2:44pm Reply, Madelyn E: Dear Victoria, I even have to get many of my classic Guerlains whenever I travel to Europe. I also tried 31 rue Cambon which I also loved, specially after an hour. The inside of my wrists and behind my ears were well moisturized that year. As is true of the other numbered Chanels, the first hit of No. I really like the perfume blog community, too, because it links me with other people who understand what perfume is all about. 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. 5, 19, and 22 on the glass-topped counter, but she pushed the bottle of No. Vol de Nuit is indeed magical. 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 it is at Harrods and of course at Versailles. Putain des Palaces might come tomorrow, or later in the week. For me a lot of its comfort is because it's such a familiar scent from so far back. I think that more department storessuch as Nordstromused to carry No. I hope Chanel stays family owned forever. 22 I at least aspired to pastel dresses, so I think you've pegged the fragrance pretty well. Posted by Angela on 31 October 2006 43 Comments. What a shame! January 10, 2007 at 1:22pm Reply, Washington Cube: I will always be sentimental about Chanel No. April 29, 2016 at 6:39am Reply. Now, it is available only in Paris. I got a 2oz spray bottle of parfum for under $40. 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. 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). I am wondering, though, at the substitution of this for Putain des Palaces. PS- No luck w the Absinthe lecture. A saleswoman placed testers of Chanel Nos. Ernest Beaux created Chanel No. C'mon. Victoria: Thank you so much, KatieAnn! I also have the perfume, and it is divine. Indeed if No. If you dont count my grandmothers crushed velvet bedspread or the beaded doorway of the bedroom of the prostitute who lived across the street, my life at age fifteen was largely devoid of glamour. January 11, 2007 at 5:54pm Reply, Shooey: What a lovely article, i am going to try chanel 22, i love no 5. 5, so why not try 22? 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. Have fun in Paris. I adore 22 and your thoughtful review, which so astutely covers that starchy (aldehydic) quality that rather closely mimics iris to my nose. I'm a redhead with pale skin, and when I first wore No. I have not decided yet. My first Chanel was #19, purchased for me by my Mom, around the time of my college graduation. I haven't tried it, but I bet the No. I am nearly faint eith concern. The parfum is just magical. I ended up buying the No. 22 and wonder whether its a joke that this was released. Thank you Sisonne for your caring remark !!! KatieAnn: Dear Victoria. I most commonly notice that many women wear the same perfumes-somewhat commonplace and ordinary. To me, Chanel fragrances were the epitome of chic. 22 is one of Beauxs masterpieces. On another subject . 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 adore the startling white diffusive qualities this gem radiates. No wonder they didnt also give it a name! For those who love the parfums, the discontinuation would be awful news indeed. It reminds me of frankincense. Now, I can wear my Cuir de Russie with abandon. perfumekev: ahhhh!!!! When I put it on it's often for moments when I want a scent to relax with. May 18, 2016 at 12:20pm Reply, I agree to the terms outlined in the I checked the Perfumed Court as well. No22 is for redheads with fair complexions and pastel dresses. The body lotion, by the way, is markedly more rose-infused than the fragrance and fairly different in character, which I find unusual. I just adore Chanels Cristalle! The official list of notes for No 22 is as follows: orange blossom, peach, citrus, orchid, rose, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla. I hope to have the opportunity to do so in the near future. Its very inspiring and your blog is a pearl too. January 9, 2007 at 1:39pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: J, you are too funny! I never liked the scent of the the edt only the lotion or the body cream. 55, were released. Beautiful review. I discovered her on a winter day in SF and it was love at first sniff. I think I have cavities in my back teeth now. Don't subscribe By the way, I have been reading your blog for several months now. As is usually the case, the parfum concentration is superior as is the quality of the flower absolutes. The powdery aspect is so perfectly balanced against the aldehydes and flowers. I long to try the parfum though for lifestyle reasons (ease of application, mainly) the EDT works very well for me. March 21, 2016 at 10:42am Reply, Notturno7: Thank you for that tip, Susan! What a wonderful review! Yes, I adore the classics! I love the incense in it. Authpr of The Little Prince and much more..etc. Thanks!! 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? Can anyone comment on the differences between the EDT and Extrait of No. It is a great fragrance to savour by returning to it again and again. Victoria, I remember your mentioning once that you work a certain perfume when you wanted to stay especially focused on your work. You chose some gorgeous scents to grow up with, that's for sure. It is still my favorite Chanel. I called them and asked a few questions. I did a bottle or two of Coco in my twenties, too, still in the thrall of Chanel. Of course, the parfum is the best in White Linen and very reasonably priced. Thank you dear Victoria for such an eloquent review as only you can compose. What a shame! I heard rumors it has be reformulated in the Exclusifs. I think Ive smelled No.22 once, but cant remember which means it didnt impress me, but as taste changes & I might enjoy it now much more. I think No.22 is only available now in the large bottle of EdT you mention. The top notes are aldehydes, white roses, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, lilac, and orange flower. I too was a girl looking for a bigger, better world. 5, which I still have a soft spot for. The Chanels are infinitely helpful in making me feel more at ease there. What versions do you all have and where can I get them? chayaruchama: Pretty exquisite stuff- Chanel No 22 is part of Les Exclusifs collection, which also includes Gardnia, Bois des les and Cuir de Russie. "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). The whole show lasts about four hours and stays close to my skin. 22 and have a huge nostalgic attachment to it, I actually like some of the men's Chanels better than the women's! I can imagine buying a quarter ounce of the No. Per Chanel rep, they are not being discontinued. January 9, 2007 at 2:28pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Gaia, please do! I havent found this comment by searching the blog, but Im always in need of better concentration, if youd be so kind. Thanks for such pleasant reading! Vivid and tender, it alternates between elegant aloofness and sweet warmth, all the while being polished and seamless. My stockpiling impulses are having a serious war right now w/ the budget sided part of my brain. Another must-do for my spring trip to Paris. 22 or if it was just yours. Sadly the email I received said sold out January 9, 2007 at 12:55pm Reply, Patricia Seybold: Happy New Year! *. January 9, 2007 at 2:16pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Amanda, thank you very much for your thoughts on No 22. Does it still smell like pearls? I only have vintage bottles so I dont know what it smells like now. No. I have called/written Chanel to see if I could get a sample, but they also said no. Which I didn't like, but hey, it was perfume, and I wore it.) You are a wonderful and gifted writer with a rare sensitivity. April 27, 2016 at 5:29am Reply, Victoria: Thank you very much for these nice words! Your words mean a lot to me. The extrait is newly available on the US website and Im curious. January 9, 2007 at 1:27pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Aryse, the name alone Bel Respiro sounds beautiful! The problem is the only version I can get where I live is the EDT in 250 ml size and only from Chanel boutiques. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! 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.. I couldn't wait, I wanted to try this one but I live in germany and here it is nearly impossible to get No. Me, scared of aldehydes? Well, there is another interesting lecture on tea coming up, so we might try our luck then. January 9, 2007 at 1:33pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: March, the EDT and the parfum have the same tinge of incense, although I find it very subtle and more of the sandalwood facet than true incense. 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). Sadly, I couldnt track down the bath oil at all.
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