Good news! Update: Chanel No. Any advice? 
Victoria, I remember your mentioning once that you work a certain perfume when you wanted to stay especially focused on your work. It seems youthful to me but,still, sophisticated. 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. 22 will always be special to me, since its the first real perfume I ever wore. I have tried Chanel boutiques with some luck. Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart. I never tried that. I also have the perfume, and it is divine. Would people within arms length still be able to smell it? I always thought the EDT was beautiful but too sweet and a little thin. Or Im yours. 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. 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. patricia January 9, 2007 at 2:28pm Reply, Sisonne: V, I emailed Chanel & they told me that will discontinue the parfums. July 29, 2022 at 7:32pm, Nancy Chan in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Sandra, please see my comments to April baby. Which I didn't like, but hey, it was perfume, and I wore it.) 22. I do know, though, that the Nordstrom in Seattle carries Les Exclusifs, so you might try calling there for the price and availability. I just adore Chanels Cristalle! I love trying a perfume and thinking it isn't me at all, and then being surprised at how much I like it! 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! Alas, nothing has arrived! I was so disappointed in No. I've never tried No22. Surprisingly, I didn't. Loved your review, Angela I need to re-visit no. I long to try the parfum though for lifestyle reasons (ease of application, mainly) the EDT works very well for me. Right now, I am sampling Chanel No. Replies to my comments For me it is a very close take on the vintage formulations of Quelques Fleurs, However it is much more intense, and aldehydic. I adore 22 and your thoughtful review, which so astutely covers that starchy (aldehydic) quality that rather closely mimics iris to my nose. This seems to be true of all decanters. I prefer what I remember to be the parfum.. as I find the EDT somewhat thin. 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. It is still my favorite Chanel. Available from Chanel boutiques. Beautiful review. I want more because it is running out and cannot find it anywhere. Just wondering. The inside of my wrists and behind my ears were well moisturized that year. 
. January 9, 2007 at 1:39pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: J, you are too funny! 19 always reminds me of one of my classmates in collegea woman I thought was really sophisticated. I can imagine buying a quarter ounce of the No. Im sure its been tinkered with over the yearspretty much everything has. veil flowers valley lily invisible roots lilacs plants indoor pretty deviantart garden You smell wonderful! All rights reserved. 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 have no words. July 31, 2013 at 12:27pm Reply, Victoria: I would love to hear your comparison with the current version, Kevin. Chanel No. White florals can definitely pack a punch, but No. 5, which I still have a soft spot for. The difference between the parfum and the EDT is like that between cake made with dark chocolate and one flavored with bittersweet cocoa powder. They said they would send a sample, taking my address and name, but nothing has arrived. The top notes are aldehydes, white roses, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, lilac, and orange flower. According to Jennifer of Chanel (57th Street Boutique) Ny the Parfumversions of the Rue Cambon Collectiom are NOT being discontinued. And yes, Chanel 22 is divine. 22 is kind of elusive but it is worth the while locating it. Its a very accurate observation. 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. January 9, 2007 at 10:41am Reply, Tigs: This one is the powder of all powders for me. You captured what this one's all about. A classical aldehydic floral, it opens up with the sparkle of aldehydes, their slightly starched and metallic tonality lightening their powdery effect. November 15, 2014 at 3:00pm Reply, Susan Lutz: Here is a tip for layering perfume. January 9, 2007 at 2:22pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Patchamour, Opium is the opposite of that for me, even though I love it. I, too associate the splendor that is Chanel No. I hope this helped you a bit? I did a bottle or two of Coco in my twenties, too, still in the thrall of Chanel. I think No.22 is only available now in the large bottle of EdT you mention. In the morning Ill take out my No 22 EDT and try it as you suggested. I discovered her on a winter day in SF and it was love at first sniff. . Does anyone know if there are other sources for ordering Chanel decants? I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. The association w/ a pearl is so perfect. Thank you! 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. 5, 19, and 22 on the glass-topped counter, but she pushed the bottle of No. The heart is orchid and ylang ylang, and the base is vanilla, incense, and vetiver. The thought of seeing the Eiffel Tower in person (heck, even seeing Sacramento in person) was dizzying. No 22 uses it too, and you get this note in the drydown. Heady, indolic, intoxicating You like the classics! Im very much looking forward to Les Exclusifs. January 9, 2007 at 2:24pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Angela, I know exactly what you mean! You say it stays closer to the skin. 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). All
My first bottle was No. I've heard that the parfum is available in Paris, too. January 10, 2007 at 2:35pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: C, I contacted Chanel and they were adamant that they are not discontinuing the parfums. Can you try surrendertochance.com for samples? chanel I knew that was happening w/ Bois des Iles, but somehow had not realized that all of them were meeting w/ that fate. I would also recommend confirming this before placing an order (assuming youre uncertain about what you are getting). 22 forward. I couldn't wait, I wanted to try this one but I live in germany and here it is nearly impossible to get No. I know I have a few Chanel samples, but I don't even think I have a bottle of anything Chanel these days. January 10, 2007 at 1:20pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Madelyn, thank you for contacting them as well! January 9, 2007 at 2:31pm Reply. perfume January 10, 2007 at 1:22pm Reply, Washington Cube: I will always be sentimental about Chanel No. 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. I have a couple of questions. 22 and have a huge nostalgic attachment to it, I actually like some of the men's Chanels better than the women's! 
January 9, 2007 at 2:40pm Reply, Marina: Adore Chanel 22 and your review! One whiff of the sample tube of Eau de Toilette a few days ago, though, and the scent came right back. January 9, 2007 at 7:24am Reply, March: V I havent been lucky enough to try the parfum (yet! 22 Eau de Toilette, and its available at gloss for $84 for a 100 ml spray. April 29, 2016 at 6:39am Reply. I must sound elitist-I'm really not, I just love the experience of women who smell like women. It will be so empowering, a trip on my own skin to places Ive never been and couldnt aford to go 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. 22! I really like the perfume blog community, too, because it links me with other people who understand what perfume is all about. Now, I am intrigued enough to find the body lotion. I wanted to tell you how much joy it brings me to read it. January 9, 2007 at 7:36am Reply. I even kissed the SA. 22 and wonder whether its a joke that this was released. I believe it is currently out of stock on Chanels website. Really, considering how large the bottle is, the price isn't so bad. 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 just tried No. I love 22 and I always will. Do try No.22, if you have the chance. November 17, 2007 at 5:20pm Reply, Carlos Vega: No.22 is a horrible fragrance. 22 bath oil. 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. And it is awfully true that the fruity, lightweight and characterless pink scents tend to be very popular here. Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? No kidding! The powdery aspect is so perfectly balanced against the aldehydes and flowers. 22 was sold in drugstores, along with Nos. I checked the Perfumed Court as well. Sadly, I couldnt track down the bath oil at all. I was not prepared to fallso hard for Vol De Nuit followed by Apres Londee and Eau De Liu. January 9, 2007 at 4:44am Reply, Sisonne: Dear V, No wonder they didnt also give it a name! It is a great fragrance to savour by returning to it again and again. 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 love Chanel 22 lotion. Thank you very much. It might grow on me yet! Warm Scented Regards 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. The only big perfume stores here are Douglas, Mller and Essenza Nobile and they don't carry it. 
I believe they followed through but it is a mystery that nothing has come in the mail. The parfum stays closer to the skin, creating a soft, intimate effect that I prefer to that of the sharper, brighter EDT. March 17, 2016 at 4:16am Reply, Victoria: Yes, such a great way to perfume oneself. 22 seems more subduedalthough it is definitely a womanly fragrance. 19 are a great haul, in any case. I love your view of the world. The sight of the photo of the white pearl is os poignant ..it almost hurts.
Victoria, I remember your mentioning once that you work a certain perfume when you wanted to stay especially focused on your work. It seems youthful to me but,still, sophisticated. 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. 22 will always be special to me, since its the first real perfume I ever wore. I have tried Chanel boutiques with some luck. Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart. I never tried that. I also have the perfume, and it is divine. Would people within arms length still be able to smell it? I always thought the EDT was beautiful but too sweet and a little thin. Or Im yours. 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. 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. patricia January 9, 2007 at 2:28pm Reply, Sisonne: V, I emailed Chanel & they told me that will discontinue the parfums. July 29, 2022 at 7:32pm, Nancy Chan in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Sandra, please see my comments to April baby. Which I didn't like, but hey, it was perfume, and I wore it.) 22. I do know, though, that the Nordstrom in Seattle carries Les Exclusifs, so you might try calling there for the price and availability. I just adore Chanels Cristalle! I love trying a perfume and thinking it isn't me at all, and then being surprised at how much I like it! 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! Alas, nothing has arrived! I was so disappointed in No. I've never tried No22. Surprisingly, I didn't. Loved your review, Angela I need to re-visit no. I long to try the parfum though for lifestyle reasons (ease of application, mainly) the EDT works very well for me. Right now, I am sampling Chanel No. Replies to my comments For me it is a very close take on the vintage formulations of Quelques Fleurs, However it is much more intense, and aldehydic. I adore 22 and your thoughtful review, which so astutely covers that starchy (aldehydic) quality that rather closely mimics iris to my nose. This seems to be true of all decanters. I prefer what I remember to be the parfum.. as I find the EDT somewhat thin. 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. It is still my favorite Chanel. Available from Chanel boutiques. Beautiful review. I want more because it is running out and cannot find it anywhere. Just wondering. The inside of my wrists and behind my ears were well moisturized that year. 
. January 9, 2007 at 1:39pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: J, you are too funny! 19 always reminds me of one of my classmates in collegea woman I thought was really sophisticated. I can imagine buying a quarter ounce of the No. Im sure its been tinkered with over the yearspretty much everything has. veil flowers valley lily invisible roots lilacs plants indoor pretty deviantart garden You smell wonderful! All rights reserved. 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 have no words. July 31, 2013 at 12:27pm Reply, Victoria: I would love to hear your comparison with the current version, Kevin. Chanel No. White florals can definitely pack a punch, but No. 5, which I still have a soft spot for. The difference between the parfum and the EDT is like that between cake made with dark chocolate and one flavored with bittersweet cocoa powder. They said they would send a sample, taking my address and name, but nothing has arrived. The top notes are aldehydes, white roses, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, lilac, and orange flower. According to Jennifer of Chanel (57th Street Boutique) Ny the Parfumversions of the Rue Cambon Collectiom are NOT being discontinued. And yes, Chanel 22 is divine. 22 is kind of elusive but it is worth the while locating it. Its a very accurate observation. 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. January 9, 2007 at 10:41am Reply, Tigs: This one is the powder of all powders for me. You captured what this one's all about. A classical aldehydic floral, it opens up with the sparkle of aldehydes, their slightly starched and metallic tonality lightening their powdery effect. November 15, 2014 at 3:00pm Reply, Susan Lutz: Here is a tip for layering perfume. January 9, 2007 at 2:22pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Patchamour, Opium is the opposite of that for me, even though I love it. I, too associate the splendor that is Chanel No. I hope this helped you a bit? I did a bottle or two of Coco in my twenties, too, still in the thrall of Chanel. I think No.22 is only available now in the large bottle of EdT you mention. In the morning Ill take out my No 22 EDT and try it as you suggested. I discovered her on a winter day in SF and it was love at first sniff. . Does anyone know if there are other sources for ordering Chanel decants? I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. The association w/ a pearl is so perfect. Thank you! 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. 5, 19, and 22 on the glass-topped counter, but she pushed the bottle of No. The heart is orchid and ylang ylang, and the base is vanilla, incense, and vetiver. The thought of seeing the Eiffel Tower in person (heck, even seeing Sacramento in person) was dizzying. No 22 uses it too, and you get this note in the drydown. Heady, indolic, intoxicating You like the classics! Im very much looking forward to Les Exclusifs. January 9, 2007 at 2:24pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Angela, I know exactly what you mean! You say it stays closer to the skin. 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). All
My first bottle was No. I've heard that the parfum is available in Paris, too. January 10, 2007 at 2:35pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: C, I contacted Chanel and they were adamant that they are not discontinuing the parfums. Can you try surrendertochance.com for samples? chanel I knew that was happening w/ Bois des Iles, but somehow had not realized that all of them were meeting w/ that fate. I would also recommend confirming this before placing an order (assuming youre uncertain about what you are getting). 22 forward. I couldn't wait, I wanted to try this one but I live in germany and here it is nearly impossible to get No. I know I have a few Chanel samples, but I don't even think I have a bottle of anything Chanel these days. January 10, 2007 at 1:20pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Madelyn, thank you for contacting them as well! January 9, 2007 at 2:31pm Reply. perfume January 10, 2007 at 1:22pm Reply, Washington Cube: I will always be sentimental about Chanel No. 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. I have a couple of questions. 22 and have a huge nostalgic attachment to it, I actually like some of the men's Chanels better than the women's! /arc-anglerfish-syd-prod-nzme.s3.amazonaws.com/public/GGVYTGB5OZFRROXDMGTAEBJYFM.jpg){kind=link}
January 9, 2007 at 2:40pm Reply, Marina: Adore Chanel 22 and your review! One whiff of the sample tube of Eau de Toilette a few days ago, though, and the scent came right back. January 9, 2007 at 7:24am Reply, March: V I havent been lucky enough to try the parfum (yet! 22 Eau de Toilette, and its available at gloss for $84 for a 100 ml spray. April 29, 2016 at 6:39am Reply. I must sound elitist-I'm really not, I just love the experience of women who smell like women. It will be so empowering, a trip on my own skin to places Ive never been and couldnt aford to go 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. 22! I really like the perfume blog community, too, because it links me with other people who understand what perfume is all about. Now, I am intrigued enough to find the body lotion. I wanted to tell you how much joy it brings me to read it. January 9, 2007 at 7:36am Reply. I even kissed the SA. 22 and wonder whether its a joke that this was released. I believe it is currently out of stock on Chanels website. Really, considering how large the bottle is, the price isn't so bad. 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 just tried No. I love 22 and I always will. Do try No.22, if you have the chance. November 17, 2007 at 5:20pm Reply, Carlos Vega: No.22 is a horrible fragrance. 22 bath oil. 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. And it is awfully true that the fruity, lightweight and characterless pink scents tend to be very popular here. Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? No kidding! The powdery aspect is so perfectly balanced against the aldehydes and flowers. 22 was sold in drugstores, along with Nos. I checked the Perfumed Court as well. Sadly, I couldnt track down the bath oil at all. I was not prepared to fallso hard for Vol De Nuit followed by Apres Londee and Eau De Liu. January 9, 2007 at 4:44am Reply, Sisonne: Dear V, No wonder they didnt also give it a name! It is a great fragrance to savour by returning to it again and again. 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 love Chanel 22 lotion. Thank you very much. It might grow on me yet! Warm Scented Regards 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. The only big perfume stores here are Douglas, Mller and Essenza Nobile and they don't carry it. 
I believe they followed through but it is a mystery that nothing has come in the mail. The parfum stays closer to the skin, creating a soft, intimate effect that I prefer to that of the sharper, brighter EDT. March 17, 2016 at 4:16am Reply, Victoria: Yes, such a great way to perfume oneself. 22 seems more subduedalthough it is definitely a womanly fragrance. 19 are a great haul, in any case. I love your view of the world. The sight of the photo of the white pearl is os poignant ..it almost hurts.