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Knize Two vs Soir de Mer

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

Updated 230 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Two takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Knize Two

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Soir de Mer

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Knize Two6/7
Soir de Mer1/7
Ratings & consensus
Knize Two
Community sentiment
Knize Two
Longevity
Knize Two
Sillage & projection
Knize Two
Value for money
Knize Two
Versatility
Soir de Mer
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
Soir de MerAntonio Visconti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
3.31/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%
Category winnerKnize TwoRating 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

21%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerKnize TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityKnize Two

SillageKnize Two

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%
woody92%
citrus84%
marine77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus 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
Top
BergamotAmalfi LemonRose
Heart
CassisJasmineStar Anise
Base
SeaweedSandalwoodIrisAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Iris and Jasmine. 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
Summer78
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night37
Spring79
Summer100
Fall79
Winter14
Day100
Night27
Category winnerSoir de MerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex36
Women14
Men71
Unisex29
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#28,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Soir de Mer opens with bright lemon and bergamot, then moves into a slightly aromatic, salty-woody heart with cassis, anise and a soft floral touch. The seaweed note gives it a marine edge, but the dry-down settles into sandalwood, powdery iris and tonka. It suits someone who likes fresh fragrances with a coastal twis…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Knize Two or Soir de Mer?

Knize Two takes 6 of 7 categories. Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Soir de Mer is rated 3.31/5 from 49 votes. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soir de Mer for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Two or Soir de Mer?

Knize Two lasts longest (Knize Two 73/100, Soir de Mer 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Two or Soir de Mer?

Projection is very close: Knize Two 60/100, Soir de Mer 59/100 for sillage.

Do Knize Two and Soir de Mer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Knize Two or Soir de Mer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Knize Two and Soir de Mer?

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. Soir de Mer has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Cassis, Jasmine and Star Anise, a base of Seaweed, Sandalwood, Iris and Agarwood (Oud).

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