Fragrance comparison

2 THE HELPER vs Vermeil Pour Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

2 THE HELPER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.502 votes

Rank #57,226 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Vermeil Pour Homme

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.50231 votes

Rank #1,145 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 1 of 1 categories.

2 THE HELPER
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vermeil Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

2 THE HELPER0/1

Vermeil Pour Homme1/1

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: Vermeil Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2 THE HELPERhOUSE OF hELIOS

Vermeil Pour HommeJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

4.50/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

61%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value87

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%

green84%

floral77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match53%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

Black CurrantGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationGeraniumViolet LeafJasmineRoseCorianderFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Damask Rose. 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

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

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%

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,226

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeHigher 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 →

Vermeil Pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere designed for men who appreciate traditional powerhouses. It pairs sharp black currant and green galbanum with heavy oakmoss and patchouli, creating a dark, soap-like clean. Best worn in winter or spring, it projects a clean, barbershop authority that suits mature, confi…

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 Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 1 of 1 categories. 2 THE HELPER is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Vermeil Pour Homme is rated 4.50/5 from 231 votes. Choose 2 THE HELPER for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vermeil Pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do 2 THE HELPER and Vermeil Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Damask Rose.

Is 2 THE HELPER or Vermeil Pour Homme 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 Vermeil Pour Homme?

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. Vermeil Pour Homme has top notes of Black Currant, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.