Chapter 2 vs Raisin d'Etre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raisin d'Etre takes 3 of 4 categories.
Chapter 2Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Raisin d'EtreChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chapter 21/4
Raisin d'Etre3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Raisin d'Etre
- Sillage & projection
- Raisin d'Etre
- Value for money
- Raisin d'Etre
- 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 2AjmalRaisin d'EtreDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.47/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 8%Had 12%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
37%Like
21%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
38 votes
33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRaisin d'Etre
SillageRaisin d'Etre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRaisin d'EtreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
almond92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
nutty69%
sweet61%
amber100%
vanilla88%
woody77%
sweet65%
warm spicy53%
balsamic42%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JasmineBlack TeaSpices
Heart
AlmondHeliotropeOrris
Base
VanillaSandalwoodMusk
Notes
Bourbon VanillaLabdanumSiam BenzoinVanillaOakmossCastoreumBeeswaxTobaccoTonka BeanBlack TeaBulgarian RoseSugar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBlack Tea and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Raisin d'Etre, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer59
Fall94
Winter65
Day100
Night63
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#61,923
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
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 →Raisin d'Etre by DSH Perfumes presents an artisanal study in dark fruit and smoky resin. The scent opens with a pronounced raisin accord soaked in red wine, balanced by dry black tea and warm spices. As it settles, honeyed French beeswax and rich tobacco emerge alongside velvety Bulgarian rose, rose de Mai, and powder…
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 Raisin d'Etre?
Raisin d'Etre takes 3 of 4 categories. Chapter 2 is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Raisin d'Etre is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a powdery and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raisin d'Etre for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Raisin d'Etre?
Raisin d'Etre lasts longest (Raisin d'Etre 87/100, Chapter 2 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Raisin d'Etre?
Raisin d'Etre projects furthest (Raisin d'Etre 58/100, Chapter 2 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chapter 2 and Raisin d'Etre smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Tea and Vanilla.
Is Chapter 2 or Raisin d'Etre better for summer or winter?
Chapter 2 suits daytime wear; Raisin d'Etre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Raisin d'Etre?
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. Raisin d'Etre features Bourbon Vanilla, Labdanum, Siam Benzoin, Vanilla and Oakmoss.
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