Fragrance comparison

Chapter 2 vs Liquid Illusion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 779 ratings analysed

Chapter 2

Ajmal

3.4749 votes

Rank #28,931 PowderyAlmond

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Liquid Illusion

Juliette Has A Gun

3.80730 votes

Rank #4,391 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liquid Illusion takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chapter 2
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liquid Illusion
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Chapter 22/7

Liquid Illusion4/7

Ratings & consensus: Liquid Illusion
Community sentiment: Liquid Illusion
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Liquid Illusion
Value for money: Chapter 2
Versatility: Chapter 2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liquid Illusion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 2Ajmal

Liquid IllusionJuliette Has A Gun

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%

3.80/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerLiquid IllusionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

37%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

35%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

566 votes

Category winnerLiquid IllusionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLiquid Illusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value38

Category winnerChapter 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

nutty69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

iris92%

almond84%

violet77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, almond and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineBlack TeaSpices

Heart

AlmondHeliotropeOrris

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

AlmondHeliotropeViolet

Heart

IrisOrrisTuberose

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberSiam Benzoin

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Heliotrope, Orris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall94

Winter65

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChapter 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex38

Women57

Men4

Unisex18

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,931

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerLiquid IllusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter 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,…

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Liquid Illusion is a powdery floral study centered on iris and almond. It provides a clean, cosmetic aroma that leans toward the vintage lipstick aesthetic. Perfect for crisp spring days when you want a non-gourmand comfort scent, it offers a sophisticated presence that never feels too heavy or aggressive on the skin …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chapter 2 or Liquid Illusion?

Liquid Illusion takes 4 of 7 categories. Chapter 2 is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Liquid Illusion is rated 3.80/5 from 730 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a powdery and almond character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liquid Illusion for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Liquid Illusion?

They last about the same: Chapter 2 68/100, Liquid Illusion 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Liquid Illusion?

Liquid Illusion projects furthest (Liquid Illusion 62/100, Chapter 2 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 2 and Liquid Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, almond and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Heliotrope, Orris and Musk.

Is Chapter 2 or Liquid Illusion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chapter 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Liquid Illusion is the stronger pick. Chapter 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Liquid Illusion?

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. Liquid Illusion has top notes of Almond, Heliotrope and Violet, heart notes of Iris, Orris and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Siam Benzoin.