Fragrance comparison

Near vs Scherrer 2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,079 ratings analysed

Near

Ajmal

3.7827 votes

Rank #38,917 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Scherrer 2

Jean-Louis Scherrer

4.031,052 votes

Rank #596 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scherrer 2 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Near
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Scherrer 2
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Near1/7

Scherrer 26/7

Ratings & consensus: Scherrer 2
Community sentiment: Scherrer 2
Longevity: Scherrer 2
Sillage & projection: Scherrer 2
Value for money: Scherrer 2
Versatility: Near
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scherrer 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NearAjmal

Scherrer 2Jean-Louis Scherrer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 31%Want 38%

4.03/ 5 · 1,052 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerScherrer 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

42%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

725 votes

Category winnerScherrer 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityScherrer 2

SillageScherrer 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value74

Category winnerScherrer 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

honey91%

tuberose83%

vanilla74%

sweet65%

animalic56%

white floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

honey69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, honey and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneyTuberoseVanillaJasmineAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneyTuberoseJasmineRoseLilyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberBenzoinSandalwoodMuskHeliotropeVanilla

InformationalShared notesHoney, Tuberose, Vanilla and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer10

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNearMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerScherrer 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Near by Ajmal is a honeyed white-floral that leans heavily into tuberose, with jasmine adding a creamy, petal-like lift. The sweetness reads like warm honey and vanilla rather than bright fruit. As it dries down, amber and musk give it a more sensual, slightly animalic finish. If you enjoy rich, sweet florals with not…

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Scherrer 2 opens with a bright burst of sweet pineapple and sharp aldehydes, cutting through the initial dense layers of mandarin orange. As the fragrance settles on skin, a rich heart of honey and tuberose takes over, wrapping the wearer in a velvety warmth that feels distinctly classic. This is not a casual scent, i…

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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, Near or Scherrer 2?

Scherrer 2 takes 6 of 7 categories. Near is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Scherrer 2 is rated 4.03/5 from 1,052 votes. Choose Near for a white floral and honey character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Scherrer 2 for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Near or Scherrer 2?

Scherrer 2 lasts longest (Scherrer 2 78/100, Near 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Near or Scherrer 2?

Projection is very close: Scherrer 2 70/100, Near 68/100 for sillage.

Do Near and Scherrer 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Tuberose, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is Near or Scherrer 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Near is the stronger pick. For winter, Near is the stronger pick. Near suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Near and Scherrer 2?

Near features Honey, Tuberose, Vanilla, Jasmine and Amber. Scherrer 2 has top notes of Pineapple, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk.