Fragrance comparison

2 THE HELPER vs Mascotte

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

2 THE HELPER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.502 votes

Rank #57,226 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Mascotte

Jean Louis Vermeil

—0 votes

Rank #68,186 AromaticWoody

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.
Mascotte
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

2 THE HELPER1/1

Mascotte0/1

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

MascotteJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

floral84%

green77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and floral

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantGalbanum

Heart

CarnationGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaViolet LeafYlang-YlangRose

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Violet Leaf, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,226

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,186

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Mascotte by Jean Louis Vermeil offers a crisp, dry take on traditional masculine perfumery. The scent leads with bitter galbanum and bright bergamot before settling into a carnation and geranium core. Heavy oakmoss, earthy vetiver, and dark patchouli anchor the dry-down. It suits mature enthusiasts seeking a vintage w…

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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.

Do 2 THE HELPER and Mascotte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Damask Rose and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in 2 THE HELPER and Mascotte?

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. Mascotte has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.