Fragrance comparison

Chapter Two vs Out In The Open

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 240 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chapter Two

Jennifer Aniston

3.8562 votes

Rank #33,858 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Out In The Open

A13

3.60178 votes

Rank #3,525 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapter Two takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chapter Two
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Out In The Open
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chapter Two4/7

Out In The Open3/7

Ratings & consensus: Chapter Two
Community sentiment: Chapter Two
Longevity: Out In The Open
Sillage & projection: Out In The Open
Value for money: Chapter Two
Versatility: Chapter Two
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Out In The Open

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter TwoJennifer Aniston

Out In The OpenA13

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

3.60/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

Category winnerChapter TwoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

49%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

8%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerChapter TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOut In The Open

SillageOut In The Open

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

Category winnerChapter TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

aquatic61%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Water NotesMandarin OrangeCoconut MilkLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Solar NotesJasmineGardeniaOrrisHibiscus

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

GardeniaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SaffronApple

Heart

MimosaBroomJasmineOrrisOrange Blossom

Base

BeeswaxCivetLeatherTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Gardenia, Orris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Chapter Two, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall79

Winter58

Day100

Night68

Spring61

Summer37

Fall84

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChapter TwoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men13

Unisex63

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,525

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerOut In The OpenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter Two by Jennifer Aniston delivers a relaxed, sun-drenched floral scent that feels like warm skin after an afternoon at the coast. It opens with a splash of clear water notes and juicy mandarin orange, quickly softened by creamy coconut milk and a hint of calming lavender. As the scent settles, lush gardenia and…

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Out In The Open is a big, opulent floral that leans white and yellow, then turns honeyed, musky, and unmistakably animalic. Gardenia and saffron hit early (some people read the saffron as cinnamon), with apple adding a ripe, slightly dark sweetness. As it warms up, beeswax, leather, and a civet like growl sit under po…

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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 Two or Out In The Open?

Chapter Two takes 4 of 7 categories. Chapter Two is rated 3.85/5 from 62 votes; Out In The Open is rated 3.60/5 from 178 votes. Choose Chapter Two for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Out In The Open for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chapter Two or Out In The Open?

Out In The Open lasts longest (Out In The Open 90/100, Chapter Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter Two or Out In The Open?

Out In The Open projects furthest (Out In The Open 84/100, Chapter Two 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter Two and Out In The Open smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Gardenia, Orris and Sandalwood.

Is Chapter Two or Out In The Open better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chapter Two is the stronger pick. For winter, Out In The Open is the stronger pick. Chapter Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter Two and Out In The Open?

Chapter Two has top notes of Water Notes, Mandarin Orange, Coconut Milk and Lavender, heart notes of Solar Notes, Jasmine, Gardenia and Orris, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Out In The Open has top notes of Gardenia, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Saffron and Apple, heart notes of Mimosa, Broom, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Beeswax, Civet, Leather and Tonka Bean.