Fragrance comparison

Londoner EC2 vs V

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Londoner EC2

Bex London

3.6712 votes

Rank #47,388 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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67%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

G Parfums

3.147 votes

Rank #65,609 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V takes 2 of 3 categories.

Londoner EC2
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
V
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Londoner EC21/3

V2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V
Sillage & projection: V
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Londoner EC2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Londoner EC2Bex London

VG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityV

SillageV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

earthy65%

citrus53%

amber42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NutmegVetiverJuniperCedarLemonLimeBay LeafBlack PepperGrapefruitTonka BeanPink PepperAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VetiverJuniperCitrusesCashmeranAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Juniper, Tonka Bean and Amber. Durations are only published for V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,388

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,609

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondoner EC2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Londoner EC2 is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into a crisp blend of citrus and pepper. It feels modern and approachable, centered on a core of bay leaf and nutmeg. Designed for those who appreciate a clean yet distinct presence, it functions best as a versatile choice for daily wear, moving easily between office …

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V by G Parfums delivers a crisp, pine-tinted rush of aromatic wood and tart citrus right out of the nozzle. The opening bursts with bracing juniper berries and sharp citruses before grounding itself in earthy vetiver and fuzzy cashmeran. It feels clean. It stays dry. A subtle hint of amber and warm tonka bean settles …

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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, Londoner EC2 or V?

V takes 2 of 3 categories. Londoner EC2 is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; V is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Londoner EC2 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose V for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Londoner EC2 or V?

V lasts longest (V 80/100, Londoner EC2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Londoner EC2 or V?

V projects furthest (V 88/100, Londoner EC2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Londoner EC2 and V smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Juniper, Tonka Bean and Amber.