Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Green Pool

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Green Pool

In The Box

4.2914 votes

Rank #41,569 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Pool takes 2 of 4 categories.

2. The Process
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Green Pool
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

2. The Process1/4

Green Pool2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2. The ProcessMango

Green PoolIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

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

64%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGreen Pool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value73

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%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

CarawayArtemisiaCilantroJuniper BerriesBasilBergamot

Heart

LeatherPine needlesPepperCarnationChamomileJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedarTobaccoAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Rose and Patchouli. 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

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreen PoolHigher 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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Green Pool leans into a brisk, aromatic green opening before settling into leather, pine, moss, and dry woods. It reads classic in structure, but the herbal spice and tobacco-amber base keep it from feeling flat. This is likely to suit men who enjoy earthy, masculine chypres with a sharper edge. It looks best for cool…

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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 Green Pool?

Green Pool takes 2 of 4 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Green Pool is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Green Pool for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Green Pool?

They last about the same: 2. The Process 67/100, Green Pool 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Green Pool?

Green Pool projects furthest (Green Pool 69/100, 2. The Process 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2. The Process and Green Pool smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Rose and Patchouli.

Is 2. The Process or Green Pool better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 2. The Process and Green Pool?

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. Green Pool has top notes of Caraway, Artemisia, Cilantro and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Leather, Pine needles, Pepper and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.