Musc 25 Los Angeles vs Laura Ashley No. 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Musc 25 Los AngelesChoose it for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laura Ashley No. 2Choose it for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Musc 25 Los Angeles2/4
Laura Ashley No. 22/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Laura Ashley No. 2
- Sillage & projection
- Laura Ashley No. 2
- Value for money
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Musc 25 Los AngelesLe LaboLaura Ashley No. 2Laura AshleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 552 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 9%Had 17%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
552 votes
0%Love
75%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLaura Ashley No. 2
SillageLaura Ashley No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
aldehydic100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
soapy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aldehydic and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MuskAldehydesAmbergrisLily-of-the-ValleyRosePatchouliCedarVetiver
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesBergamotLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeJasmine
Heart
Ylang-YlangRoseBlack currant leafSandalwoodIris
Base
MuskVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliMyrrhLabdanum
InformationalShared notesMusk, Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Musc 25 Los Angeles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall95
Winter71
Day100
Night70
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,482
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews114
Overall rank#54,247
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMusc 25 Los Angeles by Le Labo centers on a contrasting mix of clean aldehydes and dirty, intimate musk. Launched in 2008 and formulated by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs crisp, soapy brightness with deep animalic warmth. The initial spray crackles with sharp aldehydes and fresh lily-of-the-valley before…
Reviews →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…
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, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Laura Ashley No. 2?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Musc 25 Los Angeles is rated 4.02/5 from 552 votes; Laura Ashley No. 2 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Musc 25 Los Angeles for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laura Ashley No. 2 for a aldehydic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Laura Ashley No. 2?
Laura Ashley No. 2 lasts longest (Laura Ashley No. 2 80/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Laura Ashley No. 2?
Laura Ashley No. 2 projects furthest (Laura Ashley No. 2 63/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Musc 25 Los Angeles and Laura Ashley No. 2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Musk, Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is Musc 25 Los Angeles or Laura Ashley No. 2 better for summer or winter?
Musc 25 Los Angeles suits daytime wear; Laura Ashley No. 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Musc 25 Los Angeles and Laura Ashley No. 2?
Musc 25 Los Angeles features Musk, Aldehydes, Ambergris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. 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.
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