Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Obscenity

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #61,015 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

2. The Process
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

2. The Process1/3

Obscenity2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obscenity
Sillage & projection: Obscenity
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

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

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 0%Had 2%Want 98%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

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%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match47%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

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot, Rose and Fig. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

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#61,015

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…

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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 Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, 2. The Process 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, 2. The Process 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2. The Process and Obscenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Rose and Fig.

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

2. The Process suits daytime wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.