Gary's Den vs Two Halves
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gary's Den takes 5 of 5 categories.
Gary's DenChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Two HalvesChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Gary's Den5/5
Two Halves0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gary's Den
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gary's Den
- Sillage & projection
- Gary's Den
- Value for money
- Gary's Den
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gary's Den
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gary's DenFOMOTwo HalvesDIEMWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 632 votes
Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%
3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%
Category winnerGary's DenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
5%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
359 votes
45%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGary's Den
SillageGary's Den
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGary's DenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
amber77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
lavender100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
patchouli61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamot
Heart
IrisLabdanumCardamomCoriander
Base
MuskCedarwoodAmberVanillaVetiverPatchouli
Notes
LavenderBergamotDried FruitsPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumTimur
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Two Halves, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer40
Fall80
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#221
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews191
Overall rank#60,557
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGary's DenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGary's Den by FOMO opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and fresh lavender before revealing a heavy heart of powdery iris, earthy coriander, and warm cardamom. Rich base notes of cedarwood, amber, and patchouli give it a dense, woody foundation built for cold autumn evenings. It offers a dark, cozy option for formal d…
Reviews →Two Halves by DIEM is a woody aromatic blend built on a crisp play between hot and cold tones. It opens with sharp bergamot and the peppery snap of timur, giving the initial spray a bright, refreshing kick. As the sparkle settles, aromatic lavender emerges alongside sweet dried fruits, balancing brisk herbal cleanline…
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, Gary's Den or Two Halves?
Gary's Den takes 5 of 5 categories. Gary's Den is rated 4.19/5 from 632 votes; Two Halves is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Gary's Den for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Two Halves for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Gary's Den or Two Halves?
Gary's Den lasts longest (Gary's Den 80/100, Two Halves 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gary's Den or Two Halves?
Gary's Den projects furthest (Gary's Den 72/100, Two Halves 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gary's Den and Two Halves smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cedarwood.
Is Gary's Den or Two Halves better for summer or winter?
Two Halves suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gary's Den and Two Halves?
Gary's Den has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Labdanum, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Amber and Vanilla. Two Halves features Lavender, Bergamot, Dried Fruits, Patchouli and Cedarwood.
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