Fragrance comparison

Lua vs The Private Collection No 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 677 ratings analysed

Lua

Xerjoff

4.06658 votes

Rank #6,736 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Private Collection No 2

Dorin

4.1119 votes

Rank #47,484 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lua
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Private Collection No 2
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lua2/5

The Private Collection No 23/5

Ratings & consensus: Lua
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Private Collection No 2
Sillage & projection: The Private Collection No 2
Value for money: The Private Collection No 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuaXerjoff

The Private Collection No 2Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

Category winnerLuaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

658 votes

37%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Private Collection No 2

SillageThe Private Collection No 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value38

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonOrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top20-30 mins

Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMelon, Orange, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for The Private Collection No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#47,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lua opens with a splash of sweet melon, tart orange, and bergamot before settling into a soapy heart of powdery iris, lily of the valley, and rose. A soft base of musk and vanilla anchors the scent. It suits bright spring mornings and warm summer office wear for anyone who appreciates a refined, clean aesthetic.

Reviews →

Dorin The Private Collection No 2 is a vibrant floral-fruity perfume built around a refreshing burst of crisp citrus, juicy orchard fruits, and dewy white petals. The opening pairs tart currant buds and zesty grapefruit with sweet bergamot, immediately evoking the crisp feel of a sunny morning patio. As the scent sett…

Reviews →

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, Lua or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 3 of 5 categories. Lua is rated 4.06/5 from 658 votes; The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Lua for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lua or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 lasts longest (The Private Collection No 2 76/100, Lua 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lua or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 projects furthest (The Private Collection No 2 68/100, Lua 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lua and The Private Collection No 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Melon, Orange, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Lua or The Private Collection No 2 better for summer or winter?

The Private Collection No 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lua and The Private Collection No 2?

Lua has top notes of Melon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. The Private Collection No 2 has top notes of Currant buds, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pear, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.