Fragrance comparison

2 THE HELPER vs 1952

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 THE HELPER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.502 votes

Rank #57,226 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #45,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1952 takes 1 of 1 categories.

2 THE HELPER
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1952
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

2 THE HELPER0/1

19521/1

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: 1952

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2 THE HELPERhOUSE OF hELIOS

1952Shiraz Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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 / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ChamomileWildflowersLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumViolet LeafCorianderDamask Rose

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarwoodMusk

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Galbanum, Coriander and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 2 THE HELPER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,226

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1952Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2 THE HELPER by hOUSE OF hELIOS is a brisk herbal fragrance built around soothing chamomile and tart lemon. The opening snaps with bright citrus and crushed meadow wildflowers. It feels crisp. Soon after, sharp green galbanum and dewy violet leaf take over the center, accompanied by soft Damask rose and coriander. The…

Reviews →

1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

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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 THE HELPER or 1952?

1952 takes 1 of 1 categories. 2 THE HELPER is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose 2 THE HELPER for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do 2 THE HELPER and 1952 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Galbanum, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is 2 THE HELPER or 1952 better for summer or winter?

2 THE HELPER suits daytime wear; 1952 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 THE HELPER and 1952?

2 THE HELPER has top notes of Chamomile, Wildflowers and Lemon, heart notes of Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Musk. 1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.