Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Next

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

Parfum THE LAB

3.001 votes

Rank #64,157 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2. The Process takes 4 of 5 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.
Next
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2. The Process4/5

Next1/5

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): Next
Fragranxe ranking: 2. The Process

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2. The ProcessMango

NextParfum THE LAB

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bay LeafFig

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverMuskTobaccoHay

Category winnerNextLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

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

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Next by Parfum THE LAB brings a crisp, earthy balance to daily wear, opening with a bright splash of sunlit bergamot that quickly meets sweet fig fruit and herbal bay leaf. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals rich cedarwood and grassy vetiver, wrapped in warm blonde tobacco and dried sweet hay. Clean m…

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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 Next?

2. The Process takes 4 of 5 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Next is rated 3.00/5 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 Next for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Next?

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

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Next?

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

Do 2. The Process and Next 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 Next better for summer or winter?

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

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

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