Fragrance comparison

Flambee vs Laura Ashley No. 2

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Flambee

Dilís Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #62,434 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Laura Ashley No. 2

Laura Ashley

3.754 votes

Rank #54,247 AldehydicCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura Ashley No. 2 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Flambee
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Laura Ashley No. 2
Choose it for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Flambee1/3

Laura Ashley No. 22/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Laura Ashley No. 2
Sillage & projection: Flambee
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laura Ashley No. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlambeeDilís Parfum

Laura Ashley No. 2Laura Ashley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

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 hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLaura Ashley No. 2

SillageFlambee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

earthy65%

balsamic53%

citrus42%

aldehydic100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

soapy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliLabdanumBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeTonka BeanSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesBergamotLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseBlack currant leafSandalwoodIris

Base

MuskVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliMyrrhLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Labdanum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Flambee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLaura Ashley No. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flambee by Dilís Parfum delivers a lively clash between bright citrus fruits and deep earthy resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh orange, tangy mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, giving it an energetic and sunny start. Soon after, the zesty brightness deepens as patchouli and sticky balsamic labdanum …

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…

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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, Flambee or Laura Ashley No. 2?

Laura Ashley No. 2 takes 2 of 3 categories. Flambee is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Laura Ashley No. 2 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Flambee for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Laura Ashley No. 2 for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Flambee or Laura Ashley No. 2?

Laura Ashley No. 2 lasts longest (Laura Ashley No. 2 80/100, Flambee 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flambee or Laura Ashley No. 2?

Flambee projects furthest (Flambee 100/100, Laura Ashley No. 2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flambee and Laura Ashley No. 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Labdanum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Flambee or Laura Ashley No. 2 better for summer or winter?

Laura Ashley No. 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flambee and Laura Ashley No. 2?

Flambee features Patchouli, Labdanum, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange. 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.