Fragrance comparison

2 AM vs 5 Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

2 AM

Iana Willkofer

4.6010 votes

Rank #44,075 AmberVanilla

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52%scent match

Some overlap

5 Parfum

Xerjoff

5.001 votes

Rank #52,326 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2 AM takes 4 of 4 categories.

2 AM
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
5 Parfum
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in summer.

2 AM4/4

5 Parfum0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 2 AM
Sillage & projection: 2 AM
Value for money: 2 AM
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 2 AM

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

2 AMIana Willkofer

5 ParfumXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity2 AM

Sillage2 AM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winner2 AMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla88%

animalic77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aromatic42%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

AmbergrisRoseOud

Base8-12+ hrs

TonkaAmberMuskMoss

Top

Pink PepperCorianderBergamotSaffronDried Fruits

Heart

CaramelRoseOud

Base

Tonka BeanAmbergrisCedarwoodVanillaOakmossMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ambergris, Rose and Oud. Durations are only published for 2 AM, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex69

Women23

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,075

PerfumerDomitian Ioan Pasca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner2 AMHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iana Willkofer 2 AM immediately announces itself with a sharp flash of bergamot before plunging into deep, nocturnal territory. The opening citrus evaporates quickly. Within twenty minutes, a velvety dark rose emerges alongside salty ambergris and resinous oud. This is not a polite or clean office scent. It feels dens…

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Xerjoff 5 Parfum opens with spicy pink pepper, coriander, and dried fruits before giving way to a heart of dark rose, caramel, and oud. The scent dries down into warm vanilla, tonka bean, and earthy oakmoss. Built for cold evening wear and formal gatherings, it delivers a rich oriental woody profile with strong presen…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2 AM or 5 Parfum?

2 AM takes 4 of 4 categories. 2 AM is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes; 5 Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 2 AM for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 5 Parfum for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, 2 AM or 5 Parfum?

2 AM lasts longest (2 AM 97/100, 5 Parfum 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2 AM or 5 Parfum?

2 AM projects furthest (2 AM 89/100, 5 Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2 AM and 5 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ambergris, Rose and Oud.

Is 2 AM or 5 Parfum better for summer or winter?

2 AM suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 AM and 5 Parfum?

2 AM has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Rose and Oud, a base of Tonka, Amber, Musk and Moss. 5 Parfum has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Caramel, Rose and Oud, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Cedarwood and Vanilla.