Fragrance comparison

Natsuko vs The Private Collection No 2

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Natsuko

Marc de la Morandiere

4.254 votes

Rank #55,565 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

The Private Collection No 2

Dorin

4.1119 votes

Rank #42,553 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Natsuko
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection.
The Private Collection No 2
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Natsuko1/3

The Private Collection No 22/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsukoMarc de la Morandiere

The Private Collection No 2Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 32%Want 55%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNatsuko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeMyrtleMelon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLilac

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Longest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natsuko by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, green floral experience rooted in classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter orange peel and watery melon, tempered by the herbal bite of wild myrtle. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the initial aquatic sharpness softens into an…

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…

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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, Natsuko or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 2 of 3 categories. Natsuko is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Natsuko for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

Do Natsuko and The Private Collection No 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Melon, Iris and Rose.

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

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

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

Natsuko has top notes of Orange, Myrtle and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. 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.