Crimson vs Two Halves
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Crimson takes 3 of 4 categories.
CrimsonChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Two HalvesChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Crimson3/4
Two Halves1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Crimson
- Sillage & projection
- Two Halves
- Value for money
- Crimson
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Crimson
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CrimsonMerve PerfumesTwo HalvesDIEMWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%
3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
67%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
45%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCrimson
SillageTwo Halves
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCrimsonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
amber90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
woody60%
herbal50%
lavender100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
patchouli61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPepper
Heart
Sichuan PepperPink PepperLavenderGeranium
Base
CedarwoodLabdanumAmber
Notes
LavenderBergamotDried FruitsPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumTimur
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cedarwood and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Two Halves, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring80
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
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#56,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#60,557
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCrimsonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMerve Perfumes Crimson opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and black pepper, cutting through brisk morning air. As it settles, Sichuan pepper and fresh geranium add an aromatic bite before dry cedarwood and warm amber build a sturdy foundation. It functions as an easy daily driver for office settings, cool autumn day…
Reviews →Two Halves by DIEM is a woody aromatic blend built on a crisp play between hot and cold tones. It opens with sharp bergamot and the peppery snap of timur, giving the initial spray a bright, refreshing kick. As the sparkle settles, aromatic lavender emerges alongside sweet dried fruits, balancing brisk herbal cleanline…
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, Crimson or Two Halves?
Crimson takes 3 of 4 categories. Crimson is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Two Halves is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Crimson for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Two Halves for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Crimson or Two Halves?
They last about the same: Crimson 67/100, Two Halves 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Crimson or Two Halves?
Two Halves projects furthest (Two Halves 69/100, Crimson 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Crimson and Two Halves smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cedarwood and Labdanum.
Is Crimson or Two Halves better for summer or winter?
Crimson suits daytime wear; Two Halves suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Crimson and Two Halves?
Crimson has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedarwood, Labdanum and Amber. Two Halves features Lavender, Bergamot, Dried Fruits, Patchouli and Cedarwood.
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