CYCLE 002 vs Community
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Community takes 4 of 7 categories.
CYCLE 002Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
CommunityChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CYCLE 0023/7
Community4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Community
- Community sentiment
- Community
- Longevity
- Community
- Sillage & projection
- Community
- Value for money
- CYCLE 002
- Versatility
- CYCLE 002
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- CYCLE 002
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CYCLE 002Maison VioletCommunityThe ZooWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 49%Had 14%Want 37%
4.22/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%
Category winnerCommunityRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
105 votes
51%Love
27%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerCommunityMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCommunity
SillageCommunity
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCYCLE 002Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy86%
amber72%
woody58%
smoky44%
balsamic30%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 30 minutes
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
Black PepperCuminClovesChili Pepperelemi
Base3 to 4 hours
IncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanumCedar
Top
GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint
Heart
ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary
Base
VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for CYCLE 002, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer30
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer93
Fall14
Winter7
Day100
Night19
Category winnerCYCLE 002Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,165
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,762
PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCYCLE 002Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCYCLE 002 by Maison Violet offers an energetic contrast between sunlit citrus and arid desert heat. The opening delivers a sharp burst of bitter orange, lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange that feels brisk and dry rather than juicy. That initial brightness quickly makes way for a prickly spice core where black …
Reviews →Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…
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, CYCLE 002 or Community?
Community takes 4 of 7 categories. CYCLE 002 is rated 3.70/5 from 105 votes; Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 votes. Choose CYCLE 002 for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, CYCLE 002 or Community?
They last about the same: Community 64/100, CYCLE 002 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, CYCLE 002 or Community?
Community projects furthest (Community 63/100, CYCLE 002 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CYCLE 002 and Community smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon.
Is CYCLE 002 or Community better for summer or winter?
For summer, Community is the stronger pick. For winter, CYCLE 002 is the stronger pick. CYCLE 002 suits daytime wear; Community suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CYCLE 002 and Community?
CYCLE 002 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cumin, Cloves and Chili Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Cedar. Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan.
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