Fragrance comparison

Le Rayon Vert vs Two of Cups

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Rayon Vert

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9963 votes

Rank #5,554 AromaticFresh Spicy

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Two of Cups

House of Matriarch

3.5616 votes

Rank #56,367 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Rayon Vert takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le Rayon Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Two of Cups
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Le Rayon Vert4/5

Two of Cups1/5

Ratings & consensus: Le Rayon Vert
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Rayon Vert
Sillage & projection: Le Rayon Vert
Value for money: Two of Cups
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Rayon Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Rayon VertSultan Pasha Attars

Two of CupsHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

3.56/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 16%Had 12%Want 73%

Category winnerLe Rayon VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

38%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityLe Rayon Vert

SillageLe Rayon Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTwo of CupsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

white floral92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

rose69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose

Base

OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangBeeswaxGeraniumSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseNeroliCedarMastic or Lentisque

Base6-8+ hrs

Tahitian VanillaSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskTobacco

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Two of Cups, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 28%Casual 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#56,367

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…

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Two of Cups by House of Matriarch gives vintage glamour an earthy, artisan twist. It sparkles right away. The opening crackles with crisp aldehydes, golden beeswax, and heady ylang-ylang before settling into a blooming garden of jasmine and dark rose. Christi Meshell built this as a high-natural creation, so you get d…

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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, Le Rayon Vert or Two of Cups?

Le Rayon Vert takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes; Two of Cups is rated 3.56/5 from 16 votes. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Two of Cups for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Rayon Vert or Two of Cups?

Le Rayon Vert lasts longest (Le Rayon Vert 84/100, Two of Cups 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Rayon Vert or Two of Cups?

Le Rayon Vert projects furthest (Le Rayon Vert 72/100, Two of Cups 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Rayon Vert and Two of Cups smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Le Rayon Vert or Two of Cups better for summer or winter?

Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear; Two of Cups suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Rayon Vert and Two of Cups?

Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. Two of Cups has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Beeswax and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Neroli and Cedar, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.