Fragrance comparison

Histoire D'Amour 2 vs Orphee

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

4 wins

Histoire D'Amour 2

Aubusson

3.56100 votes

Rank #6,931 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Orphee

Maxim's de Paris

4.2715 votes

Rank #21,598 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Histoire D'Amour 2
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Orphee
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Histoire D'Amour 24/5

Orphee1/5

Ratings & consensus: Orphee
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Histoire D'Amour 2
Sillage & projection: Histoire D'Amour 2
Value for money: Histoire D'Amour 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Histoire D'Amour 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Histoire D'Amour 2Aubusson

OrpheeMaxim's de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 54%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerOrpheeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

36%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

53%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHistoire D'Amour 2

SillageHistoire D'Amour 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

fruity83%

lavender74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

herbal61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

WatermelonMintBergamotThyme

Heart

ArtemisiaLily-of-the-ValleyPineLavender

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwoodoak moss

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#21,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Histoire D'Amour 2 by Aubusson presents a crisp, ozonic opening defined by dominant watermelon and raspberry notes. This floral fruity composition offers a light, airy feel that settles quickly on the skin. It serves as a straightforward option for those seeking a refreshing, water-based scent profile for casual dayti…

Reviews →

Orphee is a crisp aromatic fougere with an unusual watermelon twist. It opens cool and green with mint, bergamot and thyme, then settles into lavender, pine and soft mossy woods. It feels fresh, fruity and elegant rather than heavy. If you like classic masculine structure but want something airier and more distinctive…

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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, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Orphee?

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 5 categories. Histoire D'Amour 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 100 votes; Orphee is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Histoire D'Amour 2 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orphee for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Orphee?

They last about the same: Histoire D'Amour 2 79/100, Orphee 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Orphee?

Histoire D'Amour 2 projects furthest (Histoire D'Amour 2 70/100, Orphee 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Histoire D'Amour 2 and Orphee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Histoire D'Amour 2 or Orphee better for summer or winter?

Histoire D'Amour 2 suits daytime wear; Orphee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Histoire D'Amour 2 and Orphee?

Histoire D'Amour 2 features Watermelon, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. Orphee has top notes of Watermelon, Mint, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Artemisia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pine and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and oak moss.