JCC No. 2 vs Knize Two
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
JCC No. 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.
JCC No. 2Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Knize TwoChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JCC No. 25/7
Knize Two1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- JCC No. 2
- Community sentiment
- JCC No. 2
- Longevity
- JCC No. 2
- Sillage & projection
- JCC No. 2
- Value for money
- JCC No. 2
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Two
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JCC No. 2CastelbajacKnize TwoKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
3.83/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
Category winnerJCC No. 2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
49 votes
41%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
87 votes
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJCC No. 2
SillageJCC No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJCC No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
powdery100%
violet92%
green84%
citrus77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-35 mins
GalbanumBergamotFruity NotesAmalfi LemonGardenia
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationIrisSandalwoodRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base7-10+ hrs
Castoreumoak mossLeatherOlibanumPatchouliAmberFrench labdanum
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain
Heart
VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation
Base
oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for JCC No. 2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night37
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,028
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,695
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerKnize TwoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCastelbajac JCC No. 2 is an assertive green chypre floral launched in 1987 that pairs bitter crushed galbanum with deep leather and earthy oakmoss. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart Amalfi lemon and bitter green foliage before melting into a spiced floral heart filled with carnation, powdery iris, and sweet j…
Reviews →Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…
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, JCC No. 2 or Knize Two?
JCC No. 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. JCC No. 2 is rated 4.27/5 from 49 votes; Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose JCC No. 2 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, JCC No. 2 or Knize Two?
JCC No. 2 lasts longest (JCC No. 2 81/100, Knize Two 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, JCC No. 2 or Knize Two?
JCC No. 2 projects furthest (JCC No. 2 73/100, Knize Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do JCC No. 2 and Knize Two smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.
Is JCC No. 2 or Knize Two better for summer or winter?
For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, JCC No. 2 is the stronger pick. JCC No. 2 suits day or night wear; Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in JCC No. 2 and Knize Two?
JCC No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Leather and Olibanum. Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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