Fragrance comparison

31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum vs Laura Ashley No. 2

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 887 ratings analysed

31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.29883 votes

Rank #24,083 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Laura Ashley No. 2

Laura Ashley

3.754 votes

Rank #52,667 AldehydicCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laura Ashley No. 2
Choose it for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum2/4

Laura Ashley No. 22/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Laura Ashley No. 2
Sillage & projection: Laura Ashley No. 2
Value for money: 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

31 Rue Cambon Eau de ParfumChanel

Laura Ashley No. 2Laura Ashley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 883 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 17%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

883 votes

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLaura Ashley No. 2

SillageLaura Ashley No. 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value0

Category winner31 Rue Cambon Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

yellow floral84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

earthy61%

aldehydic100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

soapy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisYlang-YlangRose

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliLabdanumWoody Notes

Top

AldehydesBergamotLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseBlack currant leafSandalwoodIris

Base

MuskVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliMyrrhLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex43

Women55

Work 38%Date 29%Casual 21%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,083

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner31 Rue Cambon Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum is an elegant, modern woody chypre centered on crisp citrus and velvety orris root. The spray opens with a snappy kick of black pepper and bergamot before settling into plush yellow florals and rich patchouli. It feels tailored yet remarkably easy to wear. You get the structure of a …

Reviews →

Laura Ashley No. 2 is a classic aldehydic fragrance for women, launched in 1979. It opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and bright bergamot, leading into a heart of ylang-ylang and rose. This vintage-leaning scent settles into a warm, powdery base of musk, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a reliable choice fo…

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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, 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum or Laura Ashley No. 2?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 883 votes; Laura Ashley No. 2 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laura Ashley No. 2 for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum or Laura Ashley No. 2?

Laura Ashley No. 2 lasts longest (Laura Ashley No. 2 80/100, 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum or Laura Ashley No. 2?

Projection is very close: Laura Ashley No. 2 63/100, 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum 62/100 for sillage.

Do 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum and Laura Ashley No. 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum or Laura Ashley No. 2 better for summer or winter?

31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Laura Ashley No. 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum and Laura Ashley No. 2?

31 Rue Cambon Eau de Parfum has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum and Woody Notes. Laura Ashley No. 2 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Black currant leaf and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.