Chapter 2 vs Delphinus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Delphinus takes 5 of 7 categories.
Chapter 2Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DelphinusChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Chapter 22/7
Delphinus5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Delphinus
- Community sentiment
- Delphinus
- Longevity
- Delphinus
- Sillage & projection
- Delphinus
- Value for money
- Chapter 2
- Versatility
- Chapter 2
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Delphinus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter 2AjmalDelphinusCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.47/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%
4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerDelphinusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
37%Like
21%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
38 votes
48%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
1,289 votes
Category winnerDelphinusMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDelphinus
SillageDelphinus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChapter 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
almond92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
nutty69%
sweet61%
vanilla100%
almond92%
powdery84%
amber77%
sweet69%
iris61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, almond and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JasmineBlack TeaSpices
Heart
AlmondHeliotropeOrris
Base
VanillaSandalwoodMusk
Top20-30 mins
AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart3-4 hrs
OrrisHeliotropeOrchid
Base8-10+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Heliotrope, Orris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Delphinus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer59
Fall94
Winter65
Day100
Night63
Spring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerChapter 2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,931
PerfumerDalia Izem
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#27,587
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDelphinusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChapter 2 by Ajmal is a smooth black tea scent wrapped in powdery almond and soft florals. It opens with jasmine, spice, and a tea note that feels more cosy than sharp. In the heart, almond, heliotrope, and orris turn it creamy and makeup-powdery. The dry-down settles into vanilla, sandalwood, and musk, reading warm,…
Reviews →Creed Delphinus shifts away from the brand's crisp citrus heritage into deep, cozy gourmand territory. The opening hits your nose with crunchy roasted almond, cracked pink pepper, and a faint drift of clean incense smoke. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into buttery orris root and heliotrope, creating 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 Delphinus?
Delphinus takes 5 of 7 categories. Chapter 2 is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a powdery and almond character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Delphinus?
They last about the same: Delphinus 69/100, Chapter 2 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Delphinus?
Delphinus projects furthest (Delphinus 55/100, Chapter 2 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 2 and Delphinus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, almond and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Heliotrope, Orris and Vanilla.
Is Chapter 2 or Delphinus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chapter 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Delphinus is the stronger pick. Chapter 2 suits daytime wear; Delphinus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Delphinus?
Chapter 2 has top notes of Jasmine, Black Tea and Spices, heart notes of Almond, Heliotrope and Orris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Delphinus has top notes of Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood.
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