Fragrance comparison

No. II Ground vs Oriental Rose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

4 wins

No. II Ground

Gabar

4.1248 votes

Rank #11,818 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Oriental Rose

Vertus

3.8665 votes

Rank #14,147 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. II Ground takes 4 of 7 categories.

No. II Ground
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oriental Rose
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. II Ground4/7

Oriental Rose3/7

Ratings & consensus: No. II Ground
Community sentiment: No. II Ground
Longevity: Oriental Rose
Sillage & projection: Oriental Rose
Value for money: No. II Ground
Versatility: Oriental Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. II Ground

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. II GroundGabar

Oriental RoseVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerNo. II GroundRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

34%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNo. II GroundMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOriental Rose

SillageOriental Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNo. II GroundBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisFigCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Thanaka WoodVetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)

Top

LavenderSaffronCardamomOlibanumLemon

Heart

OrrisVioletRosePatchouliGuaiac WoodCloves

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for No. II Ground, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer9

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night85

Spring76

Summer52

Fall100

Winter71

Day88

Night100

Category winnerOriental RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex79

Women10

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

Men23

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,818

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#14,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerNo. II GroundHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gabar No. II Ground delivers an earthy, tranquil cedar profile built for slow mornings and quiet focus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of pink pepper and grated ginger, tempered quickly by dry coriander seeds. As the alcohol evaporates, creamy green fig flesh merges with powdery orris root, taking the edge of…

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Oriental Rose by Vertus is a dry, powdery rose fragrance backed by warm spices and a woody base. Designed for cool autumn evenings, it offers a unisex profile where lavender and saffron give way to a heavy, clean iris texture. It is a long-lasting option for those who want an alternative to traditional, sweet floral s…

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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, No. II Ground or Oriental Rose?

No. II Ground takes 4 of 7 categories. No. II Ground is rated 4.12/5 from 48 votes; Oriental Rose is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose No. II Ground for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oriental Rose for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. II Ground or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose lasts longest (Oriental Rose 74/100, No. II Ground 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. II Ground or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose projects furthest (Oriental Rose 68/100, No. II Ground 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. II Ground and Oriental Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Orris, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is No. II Ground or Oriental Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oriental Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, No. II Ground is the stronger pick. No. II Ground suits daytime wear; Oriental Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. II Ground and Oriental Rose?

No. II Ground has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Fig and Cedar, a base of Thanaka Wood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood. Oriental Rose has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.