Knize Ten vs Knize Two
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Knize Ten takes 5 of 7 categories.
Knize TenChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Knize TwoChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize Ten5/7
Knize Two2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Knize Ten
- Community sentiment
- Knize Two
- Longevity
- Knize Ten
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Ten
- Value for money
- Knize Ten
- Versatility
- Knize Two
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Ten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize TenKnizeKnize TwoKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.83/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
Category winnerKnize TenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
1,204 votes
41%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
87 votes
Category winnerKnize TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Ten
SillageKnize Ten
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize TenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
powdery100%
violet92%
green84%
citrus77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain
Heart
VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation
Base
oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night37
Category winnerKnize TwoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#184
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews257
Overall rank#8,695
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …
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, Knize Ten or Knize Two?
Knize Ten takes 5 of 7 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or Knize Two?
Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Knize Two 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Ten or Knize Two?
Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Knize Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Ten and Knize Two smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.
Is Knize Ten or Knize Two better for summer or winter?
For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Ten and Knize Two?
Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber. 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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