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An Urban Original 2 for Him vs Secrets de Doline

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

Updated 57 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Urban Original 2 for Him takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • An Urban Original 2 for Him

    Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Secrets de Doline

    Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

An Urban Original 2 for Him3/4
Secrets de Doline1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
An Urban Original 2 for Him
Sillage & projection
An Urban Original 2 for Him
Value for money
Secrets de Doline
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
An Urban Original 2 for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
An Urban Original 2 for HimBench.
Secrets de DolineVia Paris Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 48%Had 25%Want 27%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 45%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

40%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityAn Urban Original 2 for Him

SillageAn Urban Original 2 for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value80
Category winnerSecrets de DolineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
fresh92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
powdery100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
woody77%
floral69%
violet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MelonAppleAniseLemonBergamotViolet
Heart
JasmineRoseGrapefruitLavenderPatchouli
Base
VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood
Top
KiwiBergamotVioletMelon
Heart
AppleOrchid
Base
SandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMelon, Apple, Bergamot and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall69
Winter15
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men60
Unisex40
Women0
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#56,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAn Urban Original 2 for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Urban Original 2 for Him is a crisp aromatic scent that centers on a bright melon and apple accord. Designed for active wear during the autumn, it provides a clean, fruity profile that settles into a soft vanilla and musk foundation. It works well for casual daily outings when you want something approachable and ea…

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Secrets de Doline by Via Paris Parfums opens with a sharp kiwi and fresh melon note, giving a fruity brightness. It quickly settles into a powdery violet and apple core, resting on a soft sandalwood base. This composition suits warm spring days when you want a light, breezy scent that stays close to the skin.

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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, An Urban Original 2 for Him or Secrets de Doline?

An Urban Original 2 for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. An Urban Original 2 for Him is rated 3.65/5 from 52 votes; Secrets de Doline is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose An Urban Original 2 for Him for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Secrets de Doline for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, An Urban Original 2 for Him or Secrets de Doline?

An Urban Original 2 for Him lasts longest (An Urban Original 2 for Him 57/100, Secrets de Doline 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An Urban Original 2 for Him or Secrets de Doline?

An Urban Original 2 for Him projects furthest (An Urban Original 2 for Him 49/100, Secrets de Doline 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Urban Original 2 for Him and Secrets de Doline smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Melon, Apple, Bergamot and Violet.

Is An Urban Original 2 for Him or Secrets de Doline better for summer or winter?

An Urban Original 2 for Him suits daytime wear; Secrets de Doline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Urban Original 2 for Him and Secrets de Doline?

An Urban Original 2 for Him has top notes of Melon, Apple, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Grapefruit and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Secrets de Doline has top notes of Kiwi, Bergamot, Violet and Melon, heart notes of Apple and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.

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