Fragrance comparison

R2B2 Star Gate vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

4 wins

R2B2 Star Gate

Reyane Tradition

3.7067 votes

Rank #12,341 OudLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #66,516 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

R2B2 Star Gate takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

R2B2 Star Gate4/4

VIII Eight0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: R2B2 Star Gate
Sillage & projection: R2B2 Star Gate
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

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityR2B2 Star Gate

SillageR2B2 Star Gate

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%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood

Base

OudMuskPatchouli

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Agarwood 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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#66,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 VIII Eight?

R2B2 Star Gate takes 4 of 4 categories. R2B2 Star Gate is rated 3.70/5 from 67 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose R2B2 Star Gate for a oud and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, R2B2 Star Gate or VIII Eight?

R2B2 Star Gate lasts longest (R2B2 Star Gate 70/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, R2B2 Star Gate or VIII Eight?

R2B2 Star Gate projects furthest (R2B2 Star Gate 64/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do R2B2 Star Gate and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Agarwood and Oud.

Is R2B2 Star Gate or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in R2B2 Star Gate and VIII Eight?

R2B2 Star Gate has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood, a base of Oud, Musk and Patchouli. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.