Fragrance comparison

After Dark vs Alguien No 2

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

After Dark

Maryaj

4.1712 votes

Rank #31,961 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Alguien No 2

Alguien

3.8312 votes

Rank #54,553 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

After Dark takes 4 of 5 categories.

After Dark
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Alguien No 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

After Dark4/5

Alguien No 20/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

After DarkMaryaj

Alguien No 2Alguien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerAfter DarkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

42%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAfter Dark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAfter DarkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

green60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilRosemaryLemon Verbena

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCorianderMintJuniper

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedarPatchouliBalsam FirOakmossMusk

Top

MintGalbanumCalabrian bergamot

Heart

CloveLaurelsBasilFig LeafRosemaryJuniper

Base

OakmossHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesBasil, Rosemary, Mint and Juniper. Durations are only published for After Dark, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#54,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfter DarkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maryaj After Dark delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage barbershop swagger built for daily rotation. You get an immediate jolt of crisp rosemary, sweet basil, and tangy lemon verbena right off the nozzle. It smells sharp and green. Soon, a clean heart of French lavender, crushed coriander, and cool spearmint smoot…

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Alguien No 2 by Alguien is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Alguien No 2 was launched in 2020. Top notes are Mint, Galbanum and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Clove, Laurels, Basil, Fig Leaf, Rosemary and Juniper; base notes are Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood and Tol…

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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, After Dark or Alguien No 2?

After Dark takes 4 of 5 categories. After Dark is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Alguien No 2 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose After Dark for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Alguien No 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, After Dark or Alguien No 2?

They last about the same: After Dark 64/100, Alguien No 2 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, After Dark or Alguien No 2?

After Dark projects furthest (After Dark 65/100, Alguien No 2 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do After Dark and Alguien No 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Rosemary, Mint and Juniper.

Is After Dark or Alguien No 2 better for summer or winter?

After Dark suits daytime wear; Alguien No 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in After Dark and Alguien No 2?

After Dark has top notes of Basil, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Mint and Juniper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Balsam Fir. Alguien No 2 has top notes of Mint, Galbanum and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Laurels, Basil and Fig Leaf, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Sandalwood.