Fragrance comparison

Nº 2 vs Íris Bouquet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nº 2

SG79 STHLM

3.9144 votes

Rank #20,633 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Íris Bouquet

Mahogany

3.4833 votes

Rank #23,556 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nº 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nº 2
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Íris Bouquet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nº 24/7

Íris Bouquet3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 2SG79 STHLM

Íris BouquetMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%

3.48/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerNº 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

45%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

27%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNº 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityÍris Bouquet

SillageNº 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value53

Category winnerÍris BouquetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantElemi resin

Heart

Black PepperRoseCorianderMagnolia

Base

PatchouliMuskTonka Bean

Top

ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisIris PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesYlang-YlangCedar NeedlesCyclamenJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Musk. 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

Summer59

Fall27

Winter18

Day100

Night20

Spring92

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerÍris BouquetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex43

Women52

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNº 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SG79 STHLM Nº 2 is a modern chypre floral that brings a crisp, Scandinavian air to the skin. Bright grapefruit and bitter elemi resin open the experience, drying down into a warm patchouli base. It wears beautifully during spring mornings, offering a clean, sparkling aura for casual outfits.

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Mahogany's Íris Bouquet opens with a bright burst of fresh apple and citrus, quickly yielding to a light, clean heart of iris petals. It is a skin-hugging fragrance suited for casual spring mornings and relaxed office wear. The soft musk base ensures it remains quiet, offering a clean, intimate feel for those who pref…

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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, Nº 2 or Íris Bouquet?

Nº 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Nº 2 is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose Nº 2 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 2 or Íris Bouquet?

They last about the same: Íris Bouquet 53/100, Nº 2 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nº 2 or Íris Bouquet?

Nº 2 projects furthest (Nº 2 53/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 2 and Íris Bouquet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Nº 2 or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Íris Bouquet is the stronger pick. For winter, Íris Bouquet is the stronger pick. Nº 2 suits daytime wear; Íris Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 2 and Íris Bouquet?

Nº 2 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Elemi resin, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rose, Coriander and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Tonka Bean. Íris Bouquet has top notes of Apple, Passion Flower, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Iris Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.