Fragrance comparison

Laura Ashley No. 2 vs more slowly

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Laura Ashley No. 2

Laura Ashley

3.754 votes

Rank #52,496 AldehydicCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

more slowly

Mullium

4.003 votes

Rank #57,825 AldehydicFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura Ashley No. 2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Laura Ashley No. 2
Choose it for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
more slowly
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Laura Ashley No. 23/4

more slowly1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Laura Ashley No. 2
Sillage & projection: Laura Ashley No. 2
Value for money: more slowly
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laura Ashley No. 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Laura Ashley No. 2Laura Ashley

more slowlyMullium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 17%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLaura Ashley No. 2

SillageLaura Ashley No. 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value25

Category winnermore slowlyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

soapy61%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

iris77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aldehydic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseBlack currant leafSandalwoodIris

Base

MuskVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliMyrrhLabdanum

Notes

AldehydesRoseLitchiBlack currant leafIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Black currant leaf and Iris. Durations are only published for more slowly, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaura Ashley No. 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laura Ashley No. 2 is a classic aldehydic fragrance for women, launched in 1979. It opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and bright bergamot, leading into a heart of ylang-ylang and rose. This vintage-leaning scent settles into a warm, powdery base of musk, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a reliable choice fo…

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Mullium More Slowly delivers a crisp, sparkling introduction driven by fizzy aldehydes and sharp black currant leaf. It bites immediately. Sweet litchi nectar quickly cushions that initial sharp green sting. Within twenty minutes, the tartness recedes as a dewy pink rose and powdery iris step forward into the heart. Y…

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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, Laura Ashley No. 2 or more slowly?

Laura Ashley No. 2 takes 3 of 4 categories. Laura Ashley No. 2 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; more slowly is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Laura Ashley No. 2 for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose more slowly for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laura Ashley No. 2 or more slowly?

Laura Ashley No. 2 lasts longest (Laura Ashley No. 2 80/100, more slowly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laura Ashley No. 2 or more slowly?

Laura Ashley No. 2 projects furthest (Laura Ashley No. 2 63/100, more slowly 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laura Ashley No. 2 and more slowly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Black currant leaf and Iris.

Is Laura Ashley No. 2 or more slowly better for summer or winter?

Laura Ashley No. 2 suits day or night wear; more slowly suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laura Ashley No. 2 and more slowly?

Laura Ashley No. 2 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Black currant leaf and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. more slowly features Aldehydes, Rose, Litchi, Black currant leaf and Iris.