Fragrance comparison

№2 Sofia vs Secret Source

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

№2 Sofia

Milton Lloyd

3.001 votes

Rank #72,610 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Secret Source

The Woods Collection

3.8877 votes

Rank #31,673 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Source takes 1 of 1 categories.

№2 Sofia
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character.
Secret Source
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

№2 Sofia0/1

Secret Source1/1

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: Secret Source

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

№2 SofiaMilton Lloyd

Secret SourceThe Woods Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

3.88/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%

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

29%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value62

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

fruity48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sparkling WaterOrangeFruitsBergamot

Heart

Red RoseVetiverRose

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Black CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus

Base

VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesFruits, Bergamot, 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 season

No season votes yet

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex65

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret SourceHigher 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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Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…

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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 Secret Source?

Secret Source takes 1 of 1 categories. №2 Sofia is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes. Choose №2 Sofia for a citrus and sweet character. Choose Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do №2 Sofia and Secret Source smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Fruits, Bergamot, Vetiver and Vanilla.

What are the notes in №2 Sofia and Secret Source?

№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. Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli.