Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Cleopatra

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Cleopatra

Kesma

4.502 votes

Rank #53,663 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2. The Process takes 4 of 4 categories.

2. The Process
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cleopatra
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

2. The Process4/4

Cleopatra0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2. The ProcessMango

CleopatraKesma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity2. The Process

Sillage2. The Process

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winner2. The ProcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

green61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and green

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

Top

BergamotCinnamonGalbanumPepperCloves

Heart

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangHeliotropeNarcissusTuberoseJasmineHoneyClove

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWormwoodOakmossLeatherVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 2. The Process, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner2. The ProcessHigher 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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Cleopatra by Kesma is a dense, unapologetic oriental floral from 1983. It opens with a punch of cloves and cinnamon before settling into a rich, resinous heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and honey. This is a cold-weather classic that leans heavily on its base of incense, leather, and oakmoss for a deep, vintage footpri…

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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 Cleopatra?

2. The Process takes 4 of 4 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Cleopatra is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cleopatra for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Cleopatra?

2. The Process lasts longest (2. The Process 67/100, Cleopatra 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Cleopatra?

2. The Process projects furthest (2. The Process 58/100, Cleopatra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2. The Process and Cleopatra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is 2. The Process or Cleopatra better for summer or winter?

2. The Process suits daytime wear; Cleopatra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2. The Process and Cleopatra?

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. Cleopatra has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Galbanum and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Wormwood.