Fragrance comparison

Knize Two vs Lippizan

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 427 ratings analysed

5 wins

Knize Two

Knize

3.83181 votes

Rank #8,048 PowderyViolet

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Lippizan

Parfums de Marly

3.85246 votes

Rank #11,683 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Two takes 5 of 7 categories.

Knize Two
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lippizan
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Knize Two5/7

Lippizan2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lippizan
Community sentiment: Knize Two
Longevity: Knize Two
Sillage & projection: Lippizan
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

LippizanParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

3.85/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerLippizanRating 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

39%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

246 votes

Category winnerKnize TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKnize Two

SillageLippizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKnize TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

green84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

earthy80%

mossy70%

soft spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

Clary SageThymeTarragonCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumVetiverVirginia CedarRoseJasmineIrisPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Galbanum and Iris. Durations are only published for Lippizan, 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

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Category winnerKnize TwoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men76

Unisex16

Women8

Work 35%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#11,683

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews29

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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Parfums de Marly Lippizan takes masculine perfumery straight back to the uncompromising glory of vintage chypres. The initial spray hits hard. Crisp Amalfi lemon and bitter bergamot collide with dry culinary herbs like thyme and clary sage, delivering an immediate herbal punch. As the citrus flash fades, the heart rev…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Knize Two or Lippizan?

Knize Two takes 5 of 7 categories. Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Lippizan is rated 3.85/5 from 246 votes. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lippizan for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Two or Lippizan?

Knize Two lasts longest (Knize Two 73/100, Lippizan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Two or Lippizan?

Lippizan projects furthest (Lippizan 65/100, Knize Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Two and Lippizan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Galbanum and Iris.

Is Knize Two or Lippizan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Knize Two and Lippizan?

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. Lippizan has top notes of Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon and Cardamom, heart notes of Galbanum, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Amber.