Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Former Residence 山居

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Former Residence 山居

Black Paw

5.001 votes

Rank #53,035 Fresh SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2. The Process takes 1 of 1 categories.

2. The Process
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Former Residence 山居
Choose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character.

2. The Process1/1

Former Residence 山居0/1

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 Process

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2. The ProcessMango

Former Residence 山居Black Paw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and fruity

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

Bay LeafFigBergamot

Heart

CedarMuskVetiver

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,035

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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Former Residence 山居 reads as a green, spicy fig scent with a dry tobacco and hay base. Bay leaf and bergamot give the opening a brisk lift, while cedar, vetiver, and musk keep it clean and airy rather than heavy. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys leafy, slightly aromatic fragrances with a soft rustic finish…

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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 Former Residence 山居?

2. The Process takes 1 of 1 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Former Residence 山居 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Former Residence 山居 for a fresh spicy and sweet character.

Do 2. The Process and Former Residence 山居 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Fig and Vetiver.

Is 2. The Process or Former Residence 山居 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 Former Residence 山居?

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. Former Residence 山居 has top notes of Bay Leaf, Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Musk and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco and Hay.