Fragrance comparison

London vs R2B2 Star Gate

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

London

Azalea Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #61,082 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

R2B2 Star Gate

Reyane Tradition

3.7067 votes

Rank #12,341 OudLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

London
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
R2B2 Star Gate
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

London2/4

R2B2 Star Gate2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: London
Sillage & projection: London
Value for money: R2B2 Star Gate
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: R2B2 Star Gate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonAzalea Parfums

R2B2 Star GateReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.70/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageLondon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerR2B2 Star GateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

musky61%

oud100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

Scent match84%Very similar · both fresh spicy, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood

Base

OudMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Oud. 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

Day–

Night100

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerR2B2 Star GateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London opens with a spicy mix of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender, then settles into an oud, patchouli, and musk base. It reads warm, aromatic, and slightly earthy, with a powdery-musky finish. If you enjoy dry spicy woods with a unisex profile and a stronger trail, this looks like one to sample first, especially for co…

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R2B2 Star Gate by Reyane Tradition creates a striking presence with its blend of lavender, saffron, and nutmeg. This unisex scent balances a fresh, pine-like edge with a deep oud foundation, making it a standout for colder weather wear. Its performance holds steady on skin, offering an interesting, modern take on wood…

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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, London or R2B2 Star Gate?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. London is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; R2B2 Star Gate is rated 3.70/5 from 67 votes. Choose London for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose R2B2 Star Gate for a oud and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London or R2B2 Star Gate?

London lasts longest (London 90/100, R2B2 Star Gate 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or R2B2 Star Gate?

London projects furthest (London 75/100, R2B2 Star Gate 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and R2B2 Star Gate smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Oud.

Is London or R2B2 Star Gate better for summer or winter?

London suits evening wear; R2B2 Star Gate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and R2B2 Star Gate?

London has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. R2B2 Star Gate has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood, a base of Oud, Musk and Patchouli.