Fragrance comparison

Palmarola vs Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

Palmarola

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.82122 votes

Rank #18,414 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery

Jivi Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #62,834 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery takes 4 of 5 categories.

Palmarola
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Palmarola1/5

Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery
Sillage & projection: Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery
Value for money: Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery
Fragranxe ranking: Palmarola

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmarolaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Story Of Oud Chapter 2: DiscoveryJivi Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

122 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityStory Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery

SillageStory Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value56

Category winnerStory Of Oud Chapter 2: DiscoveryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

fresh spicy44%

floral30%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

green69%

metallic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineBergamotGuaiac WoodLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

SaffronGreen Bell PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasminePatchouli

Base6-10+ hrs

Guaiac WoodAmberVanillaCedar

Category winnerStory Of Oud Chapter 2: DiscoveryLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall63

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex52

Women38

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,414

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#62,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPalmarolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmarola by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, dry floral woody scent centered on bright citrus, clean jasmine, and smoky guaiac wood. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of Italian lemon and bitter bergamot, delivering a zesty, sunlit impression reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast. As the citrus settles, …

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Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery by Jivi Parfums takes an adventurous path into contemporary woody amber territory. It opens with an unexpected jolt. Crisp lemon and bitter bergamot collide with spicy saffron and the savory, garden-fresh bite of green bell pepper. You will notice a sharp solvent flash for the first t…

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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, Palmarola or Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery?

Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery takes 4 of 5 categories. Palmarola is rated 3.82/5 from 122 votes; Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Palmarola for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Palmarola or Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery?

Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery lasts longest (Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery 80/100, Palmarola 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palmarola or Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery?

Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery projects furthest (Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery 92/100, Palmarola 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palmarola and Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Lemon.

Is Palmarola or Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery better for summer or winter?

Palmarola suits daytime wear; Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmarola and Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery?

Palmarola features Jasmine, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Lemon. Story Of Oud Chapter 2: Discovery has top notes of Saffron, Green Bell Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Vanilla and Cedar.