Bucephalus XV vs An Urban Original 2 for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bucephalus XV takes 3 of 4 categories.
Bucephalus XVChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
An Urban Original 2 for HimChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bucephalus XV3/4
An Urban Original 2 for Him1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bucephalus XV
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus XV
- Value for money
- Bucephalus XV
- 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
Bucephalus XVArmafAn Urban Original 2 for HimBench.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%
3.65/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 48%Had 25%Want 27%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
29%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus XV
SillageBucephalus XV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBucephalus XVBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
violet77%
floral69%
amber61%
fruity100%
fresh92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamot
Heart
RoseVioletPatchouli
Base
AmberMusk
Top
MelonAppleAniseLemonBergamotViolet
Heart
JasmineRoseGrapefruitLavenderPatchouli
Base
VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Rose 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 seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall69
Winter15
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,345
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#17,835
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAn Urban Original 2 for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Bucephalus XV opens with a splash of sour lemon and sharp bergamot, giving it a bright start. As it rests on the skin, a powdery floral core of rose and violet softens the initial citrus bite. Patchouli adds a touch of green earthiness, preventing the sweetness from becoming too heavy or cloying. The base settle…
Reviews →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…
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, Bucephalus XV or An Urban Original 2 for Him?
Bucephalus XV takes 3 of 4 categories. Bucephalus XV is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; An Urban Original 2 for Him is rated 3.65/5 from 52 votes. Choose Bucephalus XV for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose An Urban Original 2 for Him for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XV or An Urban Original 2 for Him?
Bucephalus XV lasts longest (Bucephalus XV 78/100, An Urban Original 2 for Him 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bucephalus XV or An Urban Original 2 for Him?
Bucephalus XV projects furthest (Bucephalus XV 79/100, An Urban Original 2 for Him 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bucephalus XV and An Urban Original 2 for Him smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.
Is Bucephalus XV or An Urban Original 2 for Him better for summer or winter?
Bucephalus XV suits day or night wear; An Urban Original 2 for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bucephalus XV and An Urban Original 2 for Him?
Bucephalus XV has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk. 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.
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