Fragrance comparison

Audacity vs No. II Ground

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Audacity

Be Layered

3.336 votes

Rank #57,298 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

No. II Ground

Gabar

4.1248 votes

Rank #11,818 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Audacity takes 3 of 4 categories.

Audacity
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No. II Ground
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Audacity3/4

No. II Ground1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Audacity
Sillage & projection: Audacity
Value for money: Audacity
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. II Ground

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AudacityBe Layered

No. II GroundGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

4.12/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAudacity

SillageAudacity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerAudacityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

musky30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisFigCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Thanaka WoodVetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for No. II Ground, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring74

Summer9

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men10

Unisex79

Women10

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,818

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerNo. II GroundHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Audacity by Be Layered makes a striking impression with a dry, peppery burst that immediately signals its woody intentions. As the fragrance settles onto your skin, the smoky warmth of cedar and guaiac wood emerges to dominate the profile, while a soft musk undercurrent keeps it from feeling overly harsh. This is not …

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Gabar No. II Ground delivers an earthy, tranquil cedar profile built for slow mornings and quiet focus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of pink pepper and grated ginger, tempered quickly by dry coriander seeds. As the alcohol evaporates, creamy green fig flesh merges with powdery orris root, taking the edge of…

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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, Audacity or No. II Ground?

Audacity takes 3 of 4 categories. Audacity is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; No. II Ground is rated 4.12/5 from 48 votes. Choose Audacity for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No. II Ground for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Audacity or No. II Ground?

Audacity lasts longest (Audacity 87/100, No. II Ground 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Audacity or No. II Ground?

Audacity projects furthest (Audacity 70/100, No. II Ground 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Audacity and No. II Ground smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Audacity or No. II Ground better for summer or winter?

Audacity suits daytime wear; No. II Ground suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Audacity and No. II Ground?

Audacity features Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. No. II Ground has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Fig and Cedar, a base of Thanaka Wood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.