Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Citrus Tea

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Citrus Tea

Dossier

4.2441 votes

Rank #27,109 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus Tea takes 3 of 5 categories.

2. The Process
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Tea
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2. The Process1/5

Citrus Tea3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus Tea
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: 2. The Process
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Citrus Tea
Fragranxe ranking: Citrus Tea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2. The ProcessMango

Citrus TeaDossier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 63%Had 4%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

54%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Tea

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value85

Category winner2. The ProcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafBergamotPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseBlack TeaFig

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVetiverTobacco

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack TeaFig

Heart2-4 hrs

Bay LeafVetiverTobaccoJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodHayIncensePeachMusk

Category winnerCitrus TeaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 9%

Men15

Unisex70

Women15

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrus TeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2. The Process by Mango is a surprisingly nuanced aromatic scent built around herbal bay leaf, ripe fig, and steeped black tea. It kicks off with a sharp splash of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into an earthy, woody base of patchouli, vetiver, and dry tobacco. The initial alcohol flash vanishes wit…

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Dossier Citrus Tea smells like sipping iced Earl Grey tea on a cedar patio while fresh bay leaves crush between your fingers. It kicks off with a bright splash of tart bergamot and ripe green fig before settling into a steeped black tea aroma laced with dry cedarwood, sweet hay, and a wisp of clean incense. Instead of…

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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 Process or Citrus Tea?

Citrus Tea takes 3 of 5 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Citrus Tea is rated 4.24/5 from 41 votes. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Tea for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Citrus Tea?

Citrus Tea lasts longest (Citrus Tea 71/100, 2. The Process 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Citrus Tea?

Projection is very close: 2. The Process 58/100, Citrus Tea 58/100 for sillage.

Do 2. The Process and Citrus Tea smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Black Tea and Fig.

Is 2. The Process or Citrus Tea better for summer or winter?

2. The Process suits daytime wear; Citrus Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2. The Process and Citrus Tea?

2. The Process has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Black Tea and Fig, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Tobacco. Citrus Tea has top notes of Bergamot, Black Tea and Fig, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Vetiver, Tobacco and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Hay, Incense and Peach.