Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 2 vs Ashjan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Mysteriously No 2

Marc Cain

3.3321 votes

Rank #52,835 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ashjan

Nabeel

4.8010 votes

Rank #26,676 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ashjan takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mysteriously No 2
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ashjan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mysteriously No 20/5

Ashjan5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 2Marc Cain

AshjanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 29%

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerAshjanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityAshjan

SillageAshjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAshjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

vanilla77%

powdery65%

musky53%

amber42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineSandalwoodRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanMuskVanilla

Top

PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles

Heart

IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cloves, Bergamot and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 26%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,835

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAshjanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 2 is an oriental floral perfume built around a warm, comforting core of baking spices and soft sweetness. The first spray releases a sharp kick of crushed cloves and fiery cinnamon, lifted by a quick flash of tart bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the initial heat settles into an almond-tinted…

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Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…

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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, Mysteriously No 2 or Ashjan?

Ashjan takes 5 of 5 categories. Mysteriously No 2 is rated 3.33/5 from 21 votes; Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 2 for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 2 or Ashjan?

Ashjan lasts longest (Ashjan 80/100, Mysteriously No 2 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 2 or Ashjan?

Ashjan projects furthest (Ashjan 71/100, Mysteriously No 2 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 2 and Ashjan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cloves, Bergamot and Heliotrope.

Is Mysteriously No 2 or Ashjan better for summer or winter?

Mysteriously No 2 suits evening wear; Ashjan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 2 and Ashjan?

Mysteriously No 2 has top notes of Cinnamon, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Vanilla. Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla.