Fragrance comparison

Chapter 2 vs Maraschino

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 346 ratings analysed

Chapter 2

Ajmal

3.4749 votes

Rank #28,931 PowderyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Maraschino

Sospiro Perfumes

3.84297 votes

Rank #7,648 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maraschino takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chapter 2
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maraschino
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chapter 21/7

Maraschino6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 2Ajmal

MaraschinoSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%

3.84/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMaraschinoRating 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

43%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

8%Hate

297 votes

Category winnerMaraschinoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMaraschino

SillageMaraschino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value34

Category winnerChapter 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

nutty69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

vanilla69%

almond61%

Scent match50%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

Top15-30 mins

CherryStrawberryPeachAppleAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaJasmine SambacHeliotropeOrrisRose

Base8-10+ hrs

MuskVanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Heliotrope, Orris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Maraschino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall94

Winter65

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer79

Fall92

Winter64

Day100

Night54

Category winnerMaraschinoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex38

Women57

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,931

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,648

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerMaraschinoHigher 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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Sospiro Maraschino opens with a sweet blast of candied red cherry, ripe strawberry, and crisp apple that feels like biting into a fresh fruit tart. Almond adds an immediate marzipan richness before powdery heliotrope, jasmine, and soft rose take over the mid development. The base settles into warm vanilla, clean musk,…

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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 Maraschino?

Maraschino takes 6 of 7 categories. Chapter 2 is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Maraschino is rated 3.84/5 from 297 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a powdery and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maraschino for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Maraschino?

Maraschino lasts longest (Maraschino 71/100, Chapter 2 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Maraschino?

Maraschino projects furthest (Maraschino 60/100, Chapter 2 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 2 and Maraschino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, almond and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Heliotrope, Orris and Vanilla.

Is Chapter 2 or Maraschino better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Maraschino?

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. Maraschino has top notes of Cherry, Strawberry, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine Sambac, Heliotrope and Orris, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.