№2 Sofia vs Paetê
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paetê takes 1 of 1 categories.
№2 SofiaChoose it for a citrus and sweet character.
PaetêChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
№2 Sofia0/1
Paetê1/1
- 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
- Paetê
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
№2 SofiaMilton LloydPaetêTuberosa LoucaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%
3.92/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
67%Love
8%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familycitrus100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
fruity48%
fresh spicy30%
white floral100%
musky92%
animalic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
honey61%
Scent match11%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sparkling WaterOrangeFruitsBergamot
Heart
Red RoseVetiverRose
Base
VanillaPatchouliAmberMusk
Top
AmbretteRed RoseNeroliGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
LilyClovesTuberoseFrench orange flowerJasmineSandalowood
Base
HoneyOakmossMuskVanillaPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Red Rose, Vetiver and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring57
Summer14
Fall71
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,610
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#57,249
PerfumerSuelen Pirana
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPaetêHigher 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…
Reviews →Paetê opens with a sharp flash of bergamot and green notes before revealing a heavy core of tuberose, red rose, and cloves. The base settles into a thick mix of honey, oakmoss, and ambrette musk. It thrives in cool autumn evenings and formal indoor settings where its potent floral projection can stretch comfortably wi…
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 Sofia or Paetê?
Paetê takes 1 of 1 categories. №2 Sofia is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Paetê is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose №2 Sofia for a citrus and sweet character. Choose Paetê for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Do №2 Sofia and Paetê smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Red Rose, Vetiver and Vanilla.
Is №2 Sofia or Paetê better for summer or winter?
Paetê suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in №2 Sofia and Paetê?
№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. Paetê has top notes of Ambrette, Red Rose, Neroli and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Cloves, Tuberose and French orange flower, a base of Honey, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.
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