Fragrance comparison

Eau Sereine vs Volume 2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

Eau Sereine

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0335 votes

Rank #21,588 CitrusLavender

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Volume 2

Natura · 2008

4.1499 votes

Rank #31,012 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volume 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau Sereine
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Volume 2
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau Sereine3/7

Volume 24/7

Ratings & consensus: Volume 2
Community sentiment: Eau Sereine
Longevity: Volume 2
Sillage & projection: Volume 2
Value for money: Eau Sereine
Versatility: Volume 2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Sereine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau SereineLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Volume 2Natura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

4.14/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 16%Had 63%Want 21%

Category winnerVolume 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

26%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerEau SereineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVolume 2

SillageVolume 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEau SereineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

musky46%

aromatic38%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

BlueberryLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Cedar

Top

CardamomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Eau Sereine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night31

Spring80

Summer100

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night29

Category winnerVolume 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#31,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Category winnerEau SereineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sereine by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a breezy aromatic fragrance designed around uplifting fruit and calming botanical notes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, paired against the clean herbal edge of lavender. As the initial brightness softens, a gentle heart em…

Reviews →

Natura Volume 2 is an aromatic-fougere fragrance that centers on a bright, herbal opening. It moves quickly into a heart of patchouli and cedar, grounding itself in a smooth base of sandalwood and amber. This 2007 release works best for daytime wear, particularly during the spring months when the crisp aromatic notes …

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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, Eau Sereine or Volume 2?

Volume 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau Sereine is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes; Volume 2 is rated 4.14/5 from 99 votes. Choose Eau Sereine for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Volume 2 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sereine or Volume 2?

Volume 2 lasts longest (Volume 2 58/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sereine or Volume 2?

Volume 2 projects furthest (Volume 2 56/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sereine and Volume 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Eau Sereine or Volume 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Sereine is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Sereine is the stronger pick. Eau Sereine suits daytime wear; Volume 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sereine and Volume 2?

Eau Sereine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Blueberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar. Volume 2 has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.