Fragrance comparison

234 vs Expression

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

234

Illuminum

4.258 votes

Rank #39,103 WoodyCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

Expression

Space NK

4.502 votes

Rank #58,486 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

234
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Expression
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2342/4

Expression2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Expression
Sillage & projection: 234
Value for money: Expression
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 234

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

234Illuminum

ExpressionSpace NK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityExpression

Sillage234

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerExpressionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

floral48%

woody30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

NeroliBergamotFennelLemon

Heart

JasmineYuzuGeraniumMandarin Blossom

Base

PineVetiverNutmegCoconut

Notes

BergamotVetiverJasmineNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Vetiver and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Expression, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner234Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Illuminum 234 is a green citrus aromatic that leans crisp and slightly spicy, with a clear fennel note that can read as anise on skin. Expect a bright neroli and bergamot opening, a clean floral citrus heart, then a drier pine and vetiver finish. In wear it often comes across subtle and smooth, more “quietly interesti…

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Space NK Expression opens with a bright splash of sparkling bergamot that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, warm ground nutmeg brings a gentle spice that pairs naturally with creamy jasmine petals in the heart. Earthy green vetiver anchors the base, giving the clean…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 234 or Expression?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 234 is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Expression is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose 234 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Expression for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 234 or Expression?

Expression lasts longest (Expression 60/100, 234 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 234 or Expression?

234 projects furthest (234 66/100, Expression 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 234 and Expression smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is 234 or Expression better for summer or winter?

234 suits daytime wear; Expression suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 234 and Expression?

234 has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Fennel and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Yuzu, Geranium and Mandarin Blossom, a base of Pine, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Coconut. Expression features Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine and Nutmeg.