2 vs By Night Black
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 4 of 7 categories.
2Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
By Night BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
24/7
By Night Black3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 2
- Community sentiment
- 2
- Longevity
- 2
- Sillage & projection
- 2
- Value for money
- By Night Black
- Versatility
- By Night Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- By Night Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
2Luciano SopraniBy Night BlackProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 39%
3.94/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%
Category winner2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
29%Love
51%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
72 votes
Category winner2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity2
Sillage2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBy Night BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
green44%
fresh30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ThymeBitter OrangeBlack CurrantBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
JasmineCorianderRose
Base
SandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
JuniperCypressFig LeafLimeLavenderMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeBasil
Heart2 to 3 hours
MatePineIncenseJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
Cedar
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Basil, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for By Night Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer20
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter11
Day81
Night100
Category winnerBy Night BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,262
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#18,613
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerBy Night BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot2 by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that balances herbal bitterness with a smooth, resinous base. Opening with a sharp hit of thyme and basil, it softens into a floral heart of jasmine and rose. The dry-down relies on sandalwood and incense, making it a distinct choice for office settings or crisp autumn after…
Reviews →By Night Black by Profumi del Forte brings together crisp Mediterranean greenery and a quiet wisp of resin. Launched in 2009 and composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lime, bitter orange, and mandarin orange, paired with aromatic cypress, juniper, and crushed basil. Fresh fig leaf …
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 By Night Black?
2 takes 4 of 7 categories. 2 is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; By Night Black is rated 3.94/5 from 72 votes. Choose 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose By Night Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 2 or By Night Black?
2 lasts longest (2 85/100, By Night Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 2 or By Night Black?
Projection is very close: 2 66/100, By Night Black 65/100 for sillage.
Do 2 and By Night Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Basil, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is 2 or By Night Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, By Night Black is the stronger pick. For winter, 2 is the stronger pick. 2 suits daytime wear; By Night Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 2 and By Night Black?
2 has top notes of Thyme, Bitter Orange, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. By Night Black has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Fig Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Mate, Pine, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cedar.
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