Fragrance comparison

Island vs Alkindus No.2

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Island

Verset Parfums

3.7458 votes

Rank #16,090 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Alkindus No.2

Alkindus Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #58,481 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Island takes 3 of 4 categories.

Island
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Alkindus No.2
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Island3/4

Alkindus No.21/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IslandVerset Parfums

Alkindus No.2Alkindus Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityIsland

SillageIsland

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAlkindus No.2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

amber53%

floral42%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

Amber

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Sichuan PepperelemiPink PepperVetiverPatchouliLavender

Base

AmberCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#58,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIslandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Island by Verset Parfums targets men seeking a crisp, lavender-forward everyday cologne. The composition leads with a clean blast of bergamot, transitioning into a soothing herbal heart, before settling on a warm amber base. It offers an affordable option for casual spring afternoons, mimicking the structure of high-e…

Reviews →

Alkindus No.2 by Alkindus Fragrances is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Alkindus No.2 was launched in 2021. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli and Lavender; base notes are Amber, Cedar and Labdanum.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Island or Alkindus No.2?

Island takes 3 of 4 categories. Island is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes; Alkindus No.2 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Island for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Alkindus No.2 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Island or Alkindus No.2?

Island lasts longest (Island 68/100, Alkindus No.2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Island or Alkindus No.2?

Island projects furthest (Island 55/100, Alkindus No.2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Island and Alkindus No.2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Amber.

Is Island or Alkindus No.2 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Island and Alkindus No.2?

Island has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Amber. Alkindus No.2 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cedar and Labdanum.