2 vs Il Dolce
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
2 takes 2 of 4 categories.
2Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Il DolceChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
22/4
Il Dolce1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 2
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- 2
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Il Dolce
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
2Bonjour ParisIl DolceILMIN ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity2
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet90%
vanilla80%
powdery70%
amber60%
fruity50%
citrus100%
vanilla90%
amber80%
floral70%
musky60%
woody50%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, vanilla and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
Fruity Notes
Base
VanillaAmberMusk
Top
LemonOrange
Heart
Floral NotesAmber
Base
Woody NotesVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall33
Winter67
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,513
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,926
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIl DolceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBonjour Paris 2 opens with a bright citrus trio of bergamot, orange, and lemon, then softens into a fruity heart before settling into vanilla, amber, and musk. It reads as an easy unisex scent with a sweet, clean finish. If you like citrus fragrances that dry down smoother and warmer rather than sharply fresh, this lo…
Reviews →Il Dolce by ILMIN Parfums opens with bright lemon and orange, then settles into a smooth floral amber glow. As it dries down, vanilla and soft woods come forward, with musk keeping it plush and clean. It reads like a citrus to vanilla amber with a sweet, slightly powdery finish. If you enjoy easy, modern gourmand-lea…
Reviews →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 or Il Dolce?
2 takes 2 of 4 categories. 2 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Il Dolce is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 2 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Il Dolce for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 2 or Il Dolce?
2 lasts longest (2 100/100, Il Dolce 93/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 2 or Il Dolce?
Projection is very close: 2 100/100, Il Dolce 100/100 for sillage.
Do 2 and Il Dolce smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Vanilla and Amber.
Is 2 or Il Dolce better for summer or winter?
2 suits day or night wear; Il Dolce suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 2 and Il Dolce?
2 has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Fruity Notes, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Il Dolce has top notes of Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla and Musk.
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