Fragrance comparison

Dress Code vs The Private Collection No 2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Dress Code

Vioris

4.002 votes

Rank #65,878 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

The Private Collection No 2

Dorin

4.1119 votes

Rank #46,986 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dress Code
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
The Private Collection No 2
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dress Code0/1

The Private Collection No 21/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Private Collection No 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dress CodeVioris

The Private Collection No 2Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

37%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotOrangeMelon

Heart

MarigoldVioletOrris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Melon. Durations are only published for The Private Collection No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dress Code by Vioris offers an intriguing mix of bright citrus and earthy woods. Crisp grapefruit and sweet melon open the scent, settling into a dry heart of powdery orris and marigold. It works well as a daytime option for casual spring outings, bringing a clean yet warm presence to the skin.

Reviews →

Dorin The Private Collection No 2 is a vibrant floral-fruity perfume built around a refreshing burst of crisp citrus, juicy orchard fruits, and dewy white petals. The opening pairs tart currant buds and zesty grapefruit with sweet bergamot, immediately evoking the crisp feel of a sunny morning patio. As the scent sett…

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, Dress Code or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 1 of 1 categories. Dress Code is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Dress Code for a woody and citrus character. Choose The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Dress Code and The Private Collection No 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Melon.

Is Dress Code or The Private Collection No 2 better for summer or winter?

The Private Collection No 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dress Code and The Private Collection No 2?

Dress Code has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Melon, heart notes of Marigold, Violet and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Cedar. The Private Collection No 2 has top notes of Currant buds, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pear, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.