Fragrance comparison

2 vs Queen by Queen Latifah

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,484 ratings analysed

4 wins

Luciano Soprani

4.1435 votes

Rank #28,779 AromaticWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Queen by Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

4.071,449 votes

Rank #1,169 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Queen by Queen Latifah
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

24/7

Queen by Queen Latifah3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2Luciano Soprani

Queen by Queen LatifahQueen Latifah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 39%

4.07/ 5 · 1,449 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerQueen by Queen LatifahRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

39%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

1,449 votes

Category winner2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity2

Sillage2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerQueen by Queen LatifahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeBitter OrangeBlack CurrantBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineCorianderRose

Base

SandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanVanilla

Top15-20 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CognacCorianderJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanIncenseSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Coriander. Durations are only published for Queen by Queen Latifah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Spring18

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winner2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,169

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerQueen by Queen LatifahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2 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…

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Queen by Queen Latifah is a warm, boozy gourmand that pairs dark golden cognac with creamy vanilla and sweet smoky incense. A quick flash of bergamot and mandarin orange opens the bottle, but the citrus burns off within twenty minutes. The scent quickly settles into a thick blend of brown sugar, dried fruits, patchoul…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2 or Queen by Queen Latifah?

2 takes 4 of 7 categories. 2 is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Queen by Queen Latifah is rated 4.07/5 from 1,449 votes. Choose 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Queen by Queen Latifah for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 2 or Queen by Queen Latifah?

2 lasts longest (2 85/100, Queen by Queen Latifah 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2 or Queen by Queen Latifah?

2 projects furthest (2 66/100, Queen by Queen Latifah 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2 and Queen by Queen Latifah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Coriander.

Is 2 or Queen by Queen Latifah better for summer or winter?

For summer, 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Queen by Queen Latifah is the stronger pick. 2 suits daytime wear; Queen by Queen Latifah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 and Queen by Queen Latifah?

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. Queen by Queen Latifah has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cognac, Coriander, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Incense.