Fragrance comparison

2 THE HELPER vs Absent Presence

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

2 THE HELPER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.502 votes

Rank #57,226 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Absent Presence

BeauFort London

3.78147 votes

Rank #14,810 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absent Presence takes 1 of 1 categories.

2 THE HELPER
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absent Presence
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

2 THE HELPER0/1

Absent Presence1/1

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: Absent Presence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2 THE HELPERhOUSE OF hELIOS

Absent PresenceBeauFort London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.78/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

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

27%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

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

BergamotGalbanumBlack Pepper

Heart

Violet LeafJasmine

Base

SandalwoodBourbon VetiverLeatherMuskCedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Violet Leaf, Cedarwood and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men45

Unisex52

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,226

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAbsent PresenceHigher 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…

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Absent Presence by BeauFort London shakes off the heavy, gunpowder smoke of its older siblings, delivering a quiet, cerebral green fragrance. It starts with a sharp, cold snap of black pepper and galbanum, presenting a wet, bitter-green crunch that feels like damp moss after rain. As the initial blast settles, a dry, …

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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 Absent Presence?

Absent Presence takes 1 of 1 categories. 2 THE HELPER is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Absent Presence is rated 3.78/5 from 147 votes. Choose 2 THE HELPER for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absent Presence for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do 2 THE HELPER and Absent Presence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Cedarwood and Musk.

Is 2 THE HELPER or Absent Presence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 2 THE HELPER and Absent Presence?

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. Absent Presence has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver, Leather and Musk.