Fragrance comparison

Knize Two vs Swing version two

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

1 wins

Knize Two

Knize

3.83181 votes

Rank #7,809 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Swing version two

Julian Rouas

3.002 votes

Rank #60,931 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Two takes 1 of 1 categories.

Knize Two
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Swing version two
Choose it for a green and citrus character.

Knize Two1/1

Swing version two0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Swing version twoJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

green84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

green100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both green and citrus

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

HollyAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Green Notes

Base

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InformationalShared notesGreen Notes and Amalfi Lemon. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#60,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Swing version two by Julian Rouas is an aromatic green composition tailored for the golf course. It features sharp top notes of holly and Amalfi lemon that transition into a base of raw Provence herbs. The scent is designed to last through a round of sports, offering a crisp, herbaceous profile that stands out during …

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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 Swing version two?

Knize Two takes 1 of 1 categories. Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Swing version two is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Swing version two for a green and citrus character.

Do Knize Two and Swing version two smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Notes and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Knize Two or Swing version two better for summer or winter?

Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Two and Swing version two?

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. Swing version two has top notes of Holly and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Green Notes.