Chapter 2 vs Tuxedo Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Chapter 2Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tuxedo NoirChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chapter 22/4
Tuxedo Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chapter 2
- Sillage & projection
- Chapter 2
- Value for money
- Tuxedo Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tuxedo Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter 2AíamTuxedo NoirLANSYWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
33%Love
0%Like
67%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChapter 2
SillageChapter 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTuxedo NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh88%
sweet77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
amber42%
patchouli100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
musky69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both musky and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitLemon
Heart
PineappleHibiscusOrangeNeroli
Base
CitrusAmberMusk
Top
BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli
Base
PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Orange and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night67
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#59,880
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#59,601
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerTuxedo NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChapter 2 opens with a bright hit of grapefruit and lemon, then softens into a juicy citrus-floral heart with pineapple, orange and neroli. The dry-down stays clean and lightly musky, with a touch of amber sweetness. It reads as an easy unisex fresh scent for warm weather and daytime wear. Based on the limited perform…
Reviews →Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…
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, Chapter 2 or Tuxedo Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chapter 2 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Tuxedo Noir?
Chapter 2 lasts longest (Chapter 2 60/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Tuxedo Noir?
Chapter 2 projects furthest (Chapter 2 50/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 2 and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange and Neroli.
Is Chapter 2 or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?
Chapter 2 suits daytime wear; Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Tuxedo Noir?
Chapter 2 has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Hibiscus, Orange and Neroli, a base of Citrus, Amber and Musk. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.
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