Fragrance comparison

2 vs Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Fragrance Kitchen

2.502 votes

Rank #65,119 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.9626 votes

Rank #42,569 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2 takes 2 of 3 categories.

2
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

22/3

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2The Fragrance Kitchen

Romantic by Jeanne ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

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

31%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity2

Sillage2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

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%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

MarigoldBlack CurrantPlumRaspberryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderGingerOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossLabdanumPatchouliMuskVanillaCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Romantic by Jeanne Arthes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesHigher 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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Romantic by Jeanne Arthes brings an old-school charm that feels like a cozy fall afternoon wrapped in a soft knit sweater. The scent opens with tangy black currant, ripe plum, and bright marigold, creating an immediate burst of spiced fruitiness. As it settles, creamy jasmine, ylang-ylang, and warm ginger blend with a…

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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 Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

2 takes 2 of 3 categories. 2 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose 2 for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romantic by Jeanne Arthes for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2 or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

2 lasts longest (2 60/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2 or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

2 projects furthest (2 67/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2 and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is 2 or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes better for summer or winter?

2 suits daytime wear; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

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. Romantic by Jeanne Arthes has top notes of Marigold, Black Currant, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Coriander, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Patchouli.