Fragrance comparison

Chapter 2 vs Rose Umeii

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Chapter 2

Ajmal

3.4749 votes

Rank #28,931 PowderyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rose Umeii

Maison Incens

3.3917 votes

Rank #24,046 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Umeii takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chapter 2
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Umeii
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chapter 22/5

Rose Umeii3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 2Ajmal

Rose UmeiiMaison Incens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%

3.39/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerChapter 2Rating 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

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRose Umeii

SillageRose Umeii

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%

white floral92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery 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

SpicesFruits

Heart

OrrisWhite FlowersHeliotropeExotic floral notesLily of the ValleyRose

Base

VanillaHayPatchouliSolar NotesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesSpices, Heliotrope, Orris and Vanilla. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex38

Women57

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,931

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRose UmeiiHigher 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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Rose Umeii by Maison Incens is an intriguing oriental floral that balances intense rose against spicy and fruity textures. It sits comfortably on skin during transitional weather, offering a complex blend of orris, hay, and patchouli. This composition feels both light and substantial, making it a versatile choice for …

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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 Rose Umeii?

Rose Umeii takes 3 of 5 categories. Chapter 2 is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Rose Umeii is rated 3.39/5 from 17 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Umeii for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Rose Umeii?

Rose Umeii lasts longest (Rose Umeii 76/100, Chapter 2 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Rose Umeii?

Rose Umeii projects furthest (Rose Umeii 69/100, Chapter 2 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 2 and Rose Umeii smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Spices, Heliotrope, Orris and Vanilla.

Is Chapter 2 or Rose Umeii better for summer or winter?

Chapter 2 suits daytime wear; Rose Umeii suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Rose Umeii?

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. Rose Umeii has top notes of Spices and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, White Flowers, Heliotrope and Exotic floral notes, a base of Vanilla, Hay, Patchouli and Solar Notes.