Fragrance comparison

2 vs First Jasmin de Chine

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

2.502 votes

Rank #65,119 GreenCitrus

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43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

First Jasmin de Chine

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1931 votes

Rank #20,393 White FloralYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Jasmin de Chine takes 2 of 3 categories.

2
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Jasmin de Chine
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

21/3

First Jasmin de Chine2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2The Fragrance Kitchen

First Jasmin de ChineVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.19/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFirst Jasmin de Chine

Sillage2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both yellow floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen NotesBlack Currant

Heart

Ylang-YlangRosePowdery Notes

Base

MuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassiaBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAldehydesNarcissusTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVanillaVetiverSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for First Jasmin de Chine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,393

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFirst Jasmin de ChineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crushed green leaves, and tart black currant. As the initial citrus crispness settles on skin, banana-tinted ylang-ylang and soft rose emerge, wrapped in a layer of cosmetic powdery notes. The dry down anchors the floral brightness with clean white musk …

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First Jasmin de Chine by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a sparkling white floral bouquet that feels like fresh garden blooms resting on dry cedarwood. Created by Evelyne Boulanger, this flanker steps away from heavy soapiness and puts lush jasmine squarely in the center. The opening sparkles with crisp bergamot and a sha…

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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 First Jasmin de Chine?

First Jasmin de Chine takes 2 of 3 categories. 2 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; First Jasmin de Chine is rated 4.19/5 from 31 votes. Choose 2 for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Jasmin de Chine for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2 or First Jasmin de Chine?

First Jasmin de Chine lasts longest (First Jasmin de Chine 67/100, 2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2 or First Jasmin de Chine?

2 projects furthest (2 67/100, First Jasmin de Chine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2 and First Jasmin de Chine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is 2 or First Jasmin de Chine better for summer or winter?

2 suits daytime wear; First Jasmin de Chine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 and First Jasmin de Chine?

2 has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes and Black Currant, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Powdery Notes, a base of Musk and Vanilla. First Jasmin de Chine has top notes of Bergamot, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Aldehydes, Narcissus and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver and Sandalwood.