Epic vs Laura Ashley No. 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Laura Ashley No. 2 takes 2 of 3 categories.
EpicChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Laura Ashley No. 2Choose it for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Epic1/3
Laura Ashley No. 22/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Laura Ashley No. 2
- Sillage & projection
- Laura Ashley No. 2
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Epic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EpicAmerican EagleLaura Ashley No. 2Laura AshleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 9%Had 17%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
70%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
0%Love
75%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLaura Ashley No. 2
SillageLaura Ashley No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
aldehydic100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
soapy61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb
Heart
Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Base
Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk
Top
AldehydesBergamotLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeJasmine
Heart
Ylang-YlangRoseBlack currant leafSandalwoodIris
Base
MuskVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliMyrrhLabdanum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
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#43,789
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#56,515
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …
Reviews →Laura Ashley No. 2 is a classic aldehydic fragrance for women, launched in 1979. It opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and bright bergamot, leading into a heart of ylang-ylang and rose. This vintage-leaning scent settles into a warm, powdery base of musk, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a reliable choice fo…
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, Epic or Laura Ashley No. 2?
Laura Ashley No. 2 takes 2 of 3 categories. Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Laura Ashley No. 2 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Laura Ashley No. 2 for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Epic or Laura Ashley No. 2?
Laura Ashley No. 2 lasts longest (Laura Ashley No. 2 80/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Epic or Laura Ashley No. 2?
Laura Ashley No. 2 projects furthest (Laura Ashley No. 2 63/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epic and Laura Ashley No. 2 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
Is Epic or Laura Ashley No. 2 better for summer or winter?
Epic suits daytime wear; Laura Ashley No. 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic and Laura Ashley No. 2?
Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk. Laura Ashley No. 2 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Black currant leaf and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
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