Fragrance comparison

Pisces vs Second Self

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Pisces

BellaVita

5.001 votes

Rank #49,741 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Second Self

Murillo Twins Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #45,454 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Second Self takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pisces
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Second Self
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pisces1/4

Second Self2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pisces
Sillage & projection: Second Self
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Second Self

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PiscesBellaVita

Second SelfMurillo Twins Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPisces

SillageSecond Self

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

soft spicy70%

warm spicy60%

fresh spicy50%

soft spicy100%

amber92%

iris84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamotCardamomBlackcurrantLemon

Heart

VioletOrrisJasmineFreesiaRose

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisSandalwoodMossMusk

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPink PepperMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseYlang Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOrrisSugarMoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Orris, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Second Self, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Party 26%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSecond SelfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BellaVita Pisces offers a breezy take on aromatic green perfumery. The scent pairs crisp citrus with dry, earthy woods, making it an easy pick for casual day wear when you want to feel refreshed without wearing a loud scent. It is best suited for warm spring afternoons.

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Second Self by Murillo Twins Fragrance delivers a tart punch of blackcurrant and bright mandarin. A crackle of pink pepper sparks immediately. That zesty fruit quickly settles into a creamy heart of jasmine, rose, and lush ylang ylang. Once the florals rest, velvety orris and spun sugar melt into an earthy moss and go…

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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, Pisces or Second Self?

Second Self takes 2 of 4 categories. Pisces is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Second Self is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pisces for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Second Self for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pisces or Second Self?

Pisces lasts longest (Pisces 100/100, Second Self 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pisces or Second Self?

Second Self projects furthest (Second Self 75/100, Pisces 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pisces and Second Self smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Orris, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Pisces or Second Self better for summer or winter?

Pisces suits daytime wear; Second Self suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pisces and Second Self?

Pisces has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Cardamom and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Violet, Orris, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Moss. Second Self has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Amber, Orris, Sugar and Moss.