Fragrance comparison

Perpetuum vs Scherrer 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

Perpetuum

Brocard

3.6599 votes

Rank #18,433 White FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scherrer 2

Jean-Louis Scherrer

4.031,052 votes

Rank #613 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scherrer 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Perpetuum
Choose it for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scherrer 2
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Perpetuum2/7

Scherrer 25/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PerpetuumBrocard

Scherrer 2Jean-Louis Scherrer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

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

17%Love

48%Like

17%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

99 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityScherrer 2

SillageScherrer 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value74

Category winnerPerpetuumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

honey69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonPearPineappleMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHeliotropeViolet Leaf

Base

AmberMuskCedar

Top

PineappleAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneyTuberoseJasmineRoseLilyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberBenzoinSandalwoodMuskHeliotropeVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night36

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPerpetuumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerScherrer 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perpetuum by Brocard opens with a refreshing splash of watermelon, mandarin orange, and crisp pear that instantly brightens warm spring mornings. A delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and powdery violet leaf emerges after twenty minutes, creating a weightless floral aura on skin. The finish settles into cle…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Perpetuum or Scherrer 2?

Scherrer 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Perpetuum is rated 3.65/5 from 99 votes; Scherrer 2 is rated 4.03/5 from 1,052 votes. Choose Perpetuum for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, 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, Perpetuum or Scherrer 2?

Scherrer 2 lasts longest (Scherrer 2 78/100, Perpetuum 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perpetuum or Scherrer 2?

Scherrer 2 projects furthest (Scherrer 2 70/100, Perpetuum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perpetuum and Scherrer 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Perpetuum or Scherrer 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Perpetuum is the stronger pick. For winter, Scherrer 2 is the stronger pick. Perpetuum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perpetuum and Scherrer 2?

Perpetuum has top notes of Watermelon, Pear, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar. 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.