Chapter 2 vs Narkao
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Narkao takes 3 of 4 categories.
Chapter 2Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NarkaoChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Chapter 21/4
Narkao3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Narkao
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Narkao
- Sillage & projection
- Narkao
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chapter 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chapter 2AjmalNarkaoRoyal CrownWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.47/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%
4.44/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
Category winnerNarkaoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
37%Like
21%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
38 votes
56%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNarkao
SillageNarkao
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
almond92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
nutty69%
sweet61%
vanilla100%
amber92%
powdery84%
floral77%
almond69%
balsamic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and almond
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
Black TeaHeliotropeAlmondCinnamon
Heart3-5 hrs
VanillaBenzoinPeach BlossomApricot
Base8-12+ hrs
AmbergrisCastoreumWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBlack Tea, Almond, Heliotrope and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Narkao, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer59
Fall94
Winter65
Day100
Night63
Spring40
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,931
PerfumerDalia Izem
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#43,181
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChapter 2Higher 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 →Royal Crown Narkao is an opulent, warm gourmand perfume that wraps steeped black tea, nutty almond, and spicy cinnamon in a thick cloud of Madagascar vanilla and golden resins. Created by perfumer Antonio Visconti, this scent transitions from a brisk herbal-spiced opening into a smooth, comforting base of benzoin, amb…
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 Narkao?
Narkao takes 3 of 4 categories. Chapter 2 is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Narkao is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a powdery and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narkao for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Narkao?
Narkao lasts longest (Narkao 78/100, Chapter 2 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Narkao?
Narkao projects furthest (Narkao 78/100, Chapter 2 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 2 and Narkao smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and almond accords. Common notes include Black Tea, Almond, Heliotrope and Vanilla.
Is Chapter 2 or Narkao better for summer or winter?
Chapter 2 suits daytime wear; Narkao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Narkao?
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. Narkao has top notes of Black Tea, Heliotrope, Almond and Cinnamon, heart notes of Vanilla, Benzoin, Peach Blossom and Apricot, a base of Ambergris, Castoreum and White Musk.
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