Fragrance comparison

Barbados vs Londoner EC2

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Barbados

DS&Durga · 2008

3.336 votes

Rank #63,455 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Londoner EC2

Bex London

3.6712 votes

Rank #47,261 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Londoner EC2 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Barbados
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Londoner EC2
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Barbados0/4

Londoner EC24/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Londoner EC2
Sillage & projection: Londoner EC2
Value for money: Londoner EC2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Londoner EC2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarbadosDS&Durga

Londoner EC2Bex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

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

17%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLondoner EC2

SillageLondoner EC2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLondoner EC2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

rum69%

camphor61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeBay LeafRumSandalwoodNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

NutmegVetiverJuniperCedarLemonLimeBay LeafBlack PepperGrapefruitTonka BeanPink PepperAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Bay Leaf and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Barbados, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,455

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,261

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLondoner EC2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barbados by DS&Durga delivers an authentic island splash without sticky sweetness. The opening snaps immediately. Tart green lime peel collides with crushed herbal bay leaf, producing a brisk, refreshing bite that clears the senses within seconds. That sharp citrus edge softens quickly as dried nutmeg and dark rum eme…

Reviews →

Londoner EC2 is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into a crisp blend of citrus and pepper. It feels modern and approachable, centered on a core of bay leaf and nutmeg. Designed for those who appreciate a clean yet distinct presence, it functions best as a versatile choice for daily wear, moving easily between office …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Barbados or Londoner EC2?

Londoner EC2 takes 4 of 4 categories. Barbados is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Londoner EC2 is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Barbados for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Londoner EC2 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.