Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Cosmic Bang

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Cosmic Bang

Sśaint

4.001 votes

Rank #62,658 WoodyFresh Spicy

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.
Cosmic Bang
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall.

2. The Process4/4

Cosmic Bang0/4

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

Cosmic BangSśaint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity2. The Process

Sillage2. The Process

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

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%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%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

Top

BergamotBay LeafFig

Heart

VetiverCedarMusk

Base

TobaccoHay

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot, Fig 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,658

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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Cosmic Bang opens with a burst of tart bergamot and lush, slightly green fig fruit, instantly grounded by the herbal snap of dried bay leaf. As the initial brightness settles, dry cedar wood and earthy vetiver take over the middle stage, creating a clean yet smoky forest vibe on warm skin. A soft layer of white musk k…

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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 Cosmic Bang?

2. The Process takes 4 of 4 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Cosmic Bang is rated 4.00/5 from 1 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 Cosmic Bang for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Cosmic Bang?

2. The Process lasts longest (2. The Process 67/100, Cosmic Bang 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Cosmic Bang?

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

Do 2. The Process and Cosmic Bang smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Fig and Vetiver.

Is 2. The Process or Cosmic Bang better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 2. The Process and Cosmic Bang?

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. Cosmic Bang has top notes of Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Fig, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Musk, a base of Tobacco and Hay.