Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Passion d'Ariadna

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Passion d'Ariadna

Les Contes

3.4717 votes

Rank #54,230 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion d'Ariadna takes 3 of 5 categories.

2. The Process
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Passion d'Ariadna
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

2. The Process2/5

Passion d'Ariadna3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Passion d'Ariadna
Sillage & projection: Passion d'Ariadna
Value for money: 2. The Process
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Passion d'Ariadna
Fragranxe ranking: 2. The Process

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2. The ProcessMango

Passion d'AriadnaLes Contes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 56%

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

18%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityPassion d'Ariadna

SillagePassion d'Ariadna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value44

Category winner2. The ProcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

green61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, fruity and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

FigPearCardamomBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthRosePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerPassion d'AriadnaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring67

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

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

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Date 35%Casual 29%Party 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,230

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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Passion d'Ariadna by Les Contes opens with a striking clash between luscious fruit and prickly spice. The initial spray delivers a juicy blend of ripe fig and sweet pear, dusted generously with aromatic cardamom, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper. As the bright, piquant top settles onto the skin, a green hyacin…

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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 Passion d'Ariadna?

Passion d'Ariadna takes 3 of 5 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Passion d'Ariadna is rated 3.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Passion d'Ariadna for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Passion d'Ariadna?

They last about the same: Passion d'Ariadna 68/100, 2. The Process 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Passion d'Ariadna?

Passion d'Ariadna projects furthest (Passion d'Ariadna 77/100, 2. The Process 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2. The Process and Passion d'Ariadna smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Rose and Fig.

Is 2. The Process or Passion d'Ariadna better for summer or winter?

2. The Process suits daytime wear; Passion d'Ariadna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2. The Process and Passion d'Ariadna?

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. Passion d'Ariadna has top notes of Fig, Pear, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Rose and Peach, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.