Fragrance comparison

Laura Ashley No. 2 vs Rozu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 729 ratings analysed

Laura Ashley No. 2

Laura Ashley

3.754 votes

Rank #56,803 AldehydicCitrus

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Rozu

Aesop

4.01725 votes

Rank #3,596 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Laura Ashley No. 2
Choose it for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rozu
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Laura Ashley No. 22/4

Rozu2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Laura Ashley No. 2Laura Ashley

RozuAesop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 17%Want 74%

4.01/ 5 · 725 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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

42%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

623 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLaura Ashley No. 2

SillageLaura Ashley No. 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value39

Category winnerRozuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aldehydic100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

soapy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

rose83%

green74%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match15%Clearly different

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

Top

RoseShisoPink PepperBergamotBitter Orange

Heart

Guaiac WoodJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalowoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex63

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,596

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews114

Category winnerRozuHigher 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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Rozu is a green, woody rose that feels more like crushed stems, damp soil and polished wood than a soft bouquet. It opens peppery and herbal, settles into a fresh rose heart, then dries down earthy, powdery and quietly resinous. This suits someone who wants a rose with edge rather than sweetness. It wears close to the…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Laura Ashley No. 2 or Rozu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Laura Ashley No. 2 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Rozu is rated 4.01/5 from 725 votes. Choose Laura Ashley No. 2 for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rozu for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Laura Ashley No. 2 or Rozu?

Laura Ashley No. 2 lasts longest (Laura Ashley No. 2 80/100, Rozu 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Laura Ashley No. 2 projects furthest (Laura Ashley No. 2 63/100, Rozu 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laura Ashley No. 2 and Rozu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

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

Laura Ashley No. 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Rozu has top notes of Rose, Shiso, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalowood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Myrrh.