A La Francaise vs Knize Two
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A La Francaise takes 4 of 7 categories.
A La FrancaiseChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize TwoChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A La Francaise4/7
Knize Two2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A La Francaise
- Community sentiment
- Knize Two
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- A La Francaise
- Value for money
- A La Francaise
- Versatility
- A La Francaise
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Two
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A La FrancaisePrincesse Marina De BourbonKnize TwoKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%
3.83/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
Category winnerA La FrancaiseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
41%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
87 votes
Category winnerKnize TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageA La Francaise
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA La FrancaiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
green84%
fruity77%
patchouli69%
mossy61%
powdery100%
violet92%
green84%
citrus77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both green and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black CurrantPatchouliGalbanumoak mossRoseIris
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain
Heart
VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation
Base
oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, oak moss, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for A La Francaise, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer38
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night37
Category winnerA La FrancaiseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,925
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#8,506
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerKnize TwoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA La Francaise by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a traditional green chypre built on earthy oak moss, sharp galbanum, and dark patchouli. First launched in 1998, it skips modern sugary fruit in favor of a brisk, bitter opening smoothed out by powdery iris, velvety rose, and a touch of tart black currant. The overall p…
Reviews →Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…
Reviews →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, A La Francaise or Knize Two?
A La Francaise takes 4 of 7 categories. A La Francaise is rated 4.04/5 from 92 votes; Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose A La Francaise for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A La Francaise or Knize Two?
They last about the same: A La Francaise 73/100, Knize Two 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, A La Francaise or Knize Two?
Projection is very close: A La Francaise 61/100, Knize Two 60/100 for sillage.
Do A La Francaise and Knize Two smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, oak moss, Rose and Iris.
Is A La Francaise or Knize Two better for summer or winter?
For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, A La Francaise is the stronger pick. A La Francaise suits daytime wear; Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A La Francaise and Knize Two?
A La Francaise features Black Currant, Patchouli, Galbanum, oak moss and Rose. Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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