Fragrance comparison

2 THE HELPER vs Antique

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

2 THE HELPER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.502 votes

Rank #57,226 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Antique

Amado

3.336 votes

Rank #60,056 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2 THE HELPER takes 1 of 1 categories.

2 THE HELPER
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Antique
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

2 THE HELPER1/1

Antique0/1

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: 2 THE HELPER

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2 THE HELPERhOUSE OF hELIOS

AntiqueAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

BergamotLavenderCorianderGalbanumGingerClove

Heart

OsmanthusGeraniumVioletOrangeOrrisRose

Base

Cambodian OudBrown sugarSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVanillaAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Coriander, Damask Rose 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

Spring0

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,226

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,056

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner2 THE HELPERHigher 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 →

Amado Antique opens brisk and herbal, with bergamot and lavender pushed brighter by ginger, clove, and a bitter green edge from galbanum. It settles into a powdery floral heart (orris, violet, rose) before turning into a smooth, sweetened oud and woods dry-down, where brown sugar, vanilla, and amber soften the Cambodi…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2 THE HELPER or Antique?

2 THE HELPER takes 1 of 1 categories. 2 THE HELPER is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Antique is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose 2 THE HELPER for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Antique for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do 2 THE HELPER and Antique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Coriander, Damask Rose and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in 2 THE HELPER and Antique?

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. Antique has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Coriander and Galbanum, heart notes of Osmanthus, Geranium, Violet and Orange, a base of Cambodian Oud, Brown sugar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.