Fragrance comparison

№2 Sofia vs Ciao

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

№2 Sofia

Milton Lloyd

3.001 votes

Rank #72,610 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #47,780 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 1 of 1 categories.

№2 Sofia
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

№2 Sofia0/1

Ciao1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

№2 SofiaMilton Lloyd

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

fruity48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sparkling WaterOrangeFruitsBergamot

Heart

Red RoseVetiverRose

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesFruits, Vetiver, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

№2 Sofia by Milton Lloyd is a vibrant fruity chypre that punches well above its bargain price tag. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling citrus and wet fruits, immediately settling into a classic, slightly retro rose heart. The base anchors the experience with an earthy blend of patchouli and warm musk that cl…

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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, №2 Sofia or Ciao?

Ciao takes 1 of 1 categories. №2 Sofia is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose №2 Sofia for a citrus and sweet character. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do №2 Sofia and Ciao smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Fruits, Vetiver, Rose and Patchouli.

Is №2 Sofia or Ciao better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in №2 Sofia and Ciao?

№2 Sofia has top notes of Sparkling Water, Orange, Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Rose, Vetiver and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.