Fragrance comparison

Fórmula 2 vs Paris – Édimbourg

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,294 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fórmula 2

Paco Fernandez Fragrances

4.254 votes

Rank #49,798 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fórmula 2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fórmula 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Paris – Édimbourg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fórmula 23/4

Paris – Édimbourg1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fórmula 2
Sillage & projection: Fórmula 2
Value for money: Fórmula 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Édimbourg

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fórmula 2Paco Fernandez Fragrances

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFórmula 2

SillageFórmula 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerFórmula 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CilantroGingerGreen TeaRosemary

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodMintJuniper BerriesCypressAtlas Cedar

Base

TobaccoIncensePatchouliCoffeeCoumarinAmberCinnamonIso E Super

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Cypress and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,798

PerfumerFrancisco Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fórmula 2 by Paco Fernandez Fragrances kicks off with a sharp herbal burst of rosemary, freshly cut cilantro, and spicy ginger before settling into deep coniferous woods. The initial brisk green tea and juniper berries transition smoothly into resinous Atlas cedar and dark cypress. As the wear develops, warm base note…

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The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fórmula 2 or Paris – Édimbourg?

Fórmula 2 takes 3 of 4 categories. Fórmula 2 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes. Choose Fórmula 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fórmula 2 or Paris – Édimbourg?

Fórmula 2 lasts longest (Fórmula 2 64/100, Paris – Édimbourg 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fórmula 2 or Paris – Édimbourg?

Fórmula 2 projects furthest (Fórmula 2 55/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fórmula 2 and Paris – Édimbourg smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cypress and Atlas Cedar.

Is Fórmula 2 or Paris – Édimbourg better for summer or winter?

Fórmula 2 suits evening wear; Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fórmula 2 and Paris – Édimbourg?

Fórmula 2 has top notes of Cilantro, Ginger, Green Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood, Mint and Juniper Berries, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Patchouli and Coffee. Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla.