Fragrance comparison

L’automne vs The Private Collection No 2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

L’automne

Mirra

3.176 votes

Rank #64,039 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

The Private Collection No 2

Dorin

4.1119 votes

Rank #42,788 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

L’automne
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Private Collection No 2
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’automne1/4

The Private Collection No 23/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Private Collection No 2
Sillage & projection: The Private Collection No 2
Value for money: L’automne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Private Collection No 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’automneMirra

The Private Collection No 2Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 55%Had 28%Want 17%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

37%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Private Collection No 2

SillageThe Private Collection No 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerL’automneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

rose77%

floral69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletRoseWoody NotesPearBergamotMuskSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose, Pear and Bergamot. Durations are only published for The Private Collection No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,788

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’automne is a soft woody floral built around powdery violet, rose, and smooth woods. Pear and bergamot give it a lighter, slightly fresh opening, while musk and sandalwood keep the drydown clean and gentle. It looks best suited to autumn wear and daytime use, especially if you like floral fragrances that feel classic…

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Dorin The Private Collection No 2 is a vibrant floral-fruity perfume built around a refreshing burst of crisp citrus, juicy orchard fruits, and dewy white petals. The opening pairs tart currant buds and zesty grapefruit with sweet bergamot, immediately evoking the crisp feel of a sunny morning patio. As the scent sett…

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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, L’automne or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 3 of 4 categories. L’automne is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose L’automne for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’automne or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 lasts longest (The Private Collection No 2 76/100, L’automne 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’automne or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 projects furthest (The Private Collection No 2 68/100, L’automne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’automne and The Private Collection No 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Pear and Bergamot.

Is L’automne or The Private Collection No 2 better for summer or winter?

L’automne suits daytime wear; The Private Collection No 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’automne and The Private Collection No 2?

L’automne features Violet, Rose, Woody Notes, Pear and Bergamot. The Private Collection No 2 has top notes of Currant buds, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pear, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.