Fragrance comparison

Chapter 2 vs Princesse d'Albret

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chapter 2

Ajmal

3.4749 votes

Rank #28,931 PowderyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Princesse d'Albret

Jean d'Albret

4.506 votes

Rank #46,720 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapter 2 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chapter 2
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Princesse d'Albret
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Chapter 24/4

Princesse d'Albret0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chapter 2
Sillage & projection: Chapter 2
Value for money: Chapter 2
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 2Ajmal

Princesse d'AlbretJean d'Albret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityChapter 2

SillageChapter 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value45

Category winnerChapter 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

nutty69%

sweet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineBlack TeaSpices

Heart

AlmondHeliotropeOrris

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesCitrusesRaspberryCoconutPeachPearBergamotWisteria

Heart

JasmineLilyRoseHeliotropeOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangIris

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodBourbon VetiverOpoponaxPatchouliVanillaMuskSpices

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Spices, Heliotrope and Orris. 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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex38

Women57

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,931

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChapter 2Higher 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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Princesse d'Albret starts with a surprising burst of wild strawberry and crisp aldehydes. It settles into a heavy floral heart of iris and rose before settling into a warm, mossy base of vetiver and oakmoss. This mid-century fragrance suits crisp autumn afternoons when you want a dry, green-leaning floral with a subtl…

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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 Princesse d'Albret?

Chapter 2 takes 4 of 4 categories. Chapter 2 is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Princesse d'Albret is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a powdery and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Princesse d'Albret for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Princesse d'Albret?

Chapter 2 lasts longest (Chapter 2 68/100, Princesse d'Albret 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Princesse d'Albret?

Projection is very close: Chapter 2 52/100, Princesse d'Albret 50/100 for sillage.

Do Chapter 2 and Princesse d'Albret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Spices, Heliotrope and Orris.

Is Chapter 2 or Princesse d'Albret better for summer or winter?

Chapter 2 suits daytime wear; Princesse d'Albret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Princesse d'Albret?

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. Princesse d'Albret has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Raspberry and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver and Opoponax.