Fragrance comparison

R2B2 Star Gate vs London

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

R2B2 Star Gate

Reyane Tradition

3.7067 votes

Rank #12,341 OudLavender

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84%scent match

Very similar

London

Azalea Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #61,082 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

R2B2 Star Gate
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
London
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

R2B2 Star Gate2/4

London2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: London
Sillage & projection: London
Value for money: R2B2 Star Gate
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: R2B2 Star Gate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

R2B2 Star GateReyane Tradition

LondonAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageLondon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerR2B2 Star GateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

musky61%

Scent match84%Very similar · both oud, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood

Base

OudMuskPatchouli

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day76

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#61,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerR2B2 Star GateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

R2B2 Star Gate by Reyane Tradition creates a striking presence with its blend of lavender, saffron, and nutmeg. This unisex scent balances a fresh, pine-like edge with a deep oud foundation, making it a standout for colder weather wear. Its performance holds steady on skin, offering an interesting, modern take on wood…

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London opens with a spicy mix of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender, then settles into an oud, patchouli, and musk base. It reads warm, aromatic, and slightly earthy, with a powdery-musky finish. If you enjoy dry spicy woods with a unisex profile and a stronger trail, this looks like one to sample first, especially for co…

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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, R2B2 Star Gate or London?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. R2B2 Star Gate is rated 3.70/5 from 67 votes; London is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose R2B2 Star Gate for a oud and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose London for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, R2B2 Star Gate or London?

London lasts longest (London 90/100, R2B2 Star Gate 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, R2B2 Star Gate or London?

London projects furthest (London 75/100, R2B2 Star Gate 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do R2B2 Star Gate and London smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud.

Is R2B2 Star Gate or London better for summer or winter?

R2B2 Star Gate suits evening wear; London suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in R2B2 Star Gate and London?

R2B2 Star Gate has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood, a base of Oud, Musk and Patchouli. London has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk.