Fragrance comparison

II vs Slow Exhale

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

VLH

3.2711 votes

Rank #24,190 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Slow Exhale

DIEM

3.789 votes

Rank #63,358 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Slow Exhale takes 3 of 4 categories.

II
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Slow Exhale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

II1/4

Slow Exhale3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Slow Exhale
Sillage & projection: Slow Exhale
Value for money: Slow Exhale
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IIVLH

Slow ExhaleDIEM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 5%Want 89%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

36%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySlow Exhale

SillageSlow Exhale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSlow ExhaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

leather70%

fruity60%

powdery50%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigBergamot

Heart

NutmegHoney

Base

Palo SantoSandalwoodLeather

Notes

FrankincenseSandalwoodPalo SantoBergamotLaurels

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Palo Santo and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Slow Exhale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,190

PerfumerLesya Volkhonskaya

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#63,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

II by VLH reads as a dry, airy woody spicy scent with fig up top, nutmeg through the middle, and a soft trail of palo santo, sandalwood, and leather. The honey looks light rather than sticky. It may suit someone who likes niche-leaning woods more than loud sweetness. Based on the limited review and vote evidence, this…

Reviews →

Slow Exhale by DIEM is a meditative woody fragrance built around sacred resins and aromatic woods. It opens with an uplifting burst of crisp bergamot and fresh bay laurel leaves, giving the start a bright, herbal bite. Soon after, golden frankincense resin takes center stage, balancing warm balsamic smoke with an airy…

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, II or Slow Exhale?

Slow Exhale takes 3 of 4 categories. II is rated 3.27/5 from 11 votes; Slow Exhale is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose II for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Slow Exhale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, II or Slow Exhale?

Slow Exhale lasts longest (Slow Exhale 73/100, II 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, II or Slow Exhale?

Slow Exhale projects furthest (Slow Exhale 50/100, II 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do II and Slow Exhale smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Palo Santo and Sandalwood.

Is II or Slow Exhale better for summer or winter?

II suits day or night wear; Slow Exhale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in II and Slow Exhale?

II has top notes of Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg and Honey, a base of Palo Santo, Sandalwood and Leather. Slow Exhale features Frankincense, Sandalwood, Palo Santo, Bergamot and Laurels.