Fragrance comparison

Knize Two vs Deneuve

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 432 ratings analysed

Knize Two

Knize

3.83181 votes

Rank #8,695 PowderyViolet

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

4.51251 votes

Rank #26,059 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deneuve takes 4 of 7 categories.

Knize Two
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Deneuve
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Knize Two3/7

Deneuve4/7

Ratings & consensus: Deneuve
Community sentiment: Deneuve
Longevity: Deneuve
Sillage & projection: Deneuve
Value for money: Knize Two
Versatility: Knize Two
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knize Two

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Knize TwoKnize

DeneuveCatherine Deneuve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

4.51/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerDeneuveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

61%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerDeneuveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDeneuve

SillageDeneuve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value25

Category winnerKnize TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

green84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

green100%

woody92%

powdery84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both powdery, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain

Heart

VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation

Base

oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesGreen NotesNeroliBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthIrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangVioletJasmine

Base6-9+ hrs

oak mossCivettaVirginia CedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Deneuve, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day86

Night100

Category winnerKnize TwoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerJacques Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKnize TwoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Deneuve by Catherine Deneuve opens with an assertive snap of bitter green galbanum, bright bergamot, and crisp aldehydes that smell like cool autumn air cutting through evergreen foliage. Rather than drying down into a sweet floral cloud, this 1986 classic turns velvety and earthy. A dewy bouquet of spring hyacinth, p…

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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, Knize Two or Deneuve?

Deneuve takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Deneuve is rated 4.51/5 from 251 votes. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Deneuve for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Two or Deneuve?

Deneuve lasts longest (Deneuve 77/100, Knize Two 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Two or Deneuve?

Deneuve projects furthest (Deneuve 70/100, Knize Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Two and Deneuve smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, green and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Galbanum.

Is Knize Two or Deneuve better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, Deneuve is the stronger pick. Knize Two suits daytime wear; Deneuve suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Two and Deneuve?

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. Deneuve has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.