Fragrance comparison

Second Self vs Mia Dolcezza

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

Second Self

Murillo Twins Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #45,454 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Mia Dolcezza

Maison Alhambra

4.0290 votes

Rank #8,050 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Second Self takes 3 of 4 categories.

Second Self
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mia Dolcezza
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Second Self3/4

Mia Dolcezza1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Second SelfMurillo Twins Fragrance

Mia DolcezzaMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.02/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 53%Had 2%Want 45%

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

53%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySecond Self

SillageSecond Self

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value85

Category winnerSecond SelfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

amber92%

iris84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPink PepperMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseYlang Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOrrisSugarMoss

Top

BlackcurrantBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseJasmineYlang YlangOrange Blossom

Base

Cashmere WoodVanillaAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang. Durations are only published for Second Self, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring64

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMia DolcezzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mia Dolcezza by Maison Alhambra opens with a bright spark of blackcurrant and pink pepper. This floral scent for women centers on a lush tuberose and jasmine core, eventually settling into a warm base of cashmere wood and vanilla. It is a sweet, floral-forward fragrance suited for evening wear during the cooler autumn…

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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, Second Self or Mia Dolcezza?

Second Self takes 3 of 4 categories. Second Self is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mia Dolcezza is rated 4.02/5 from 90 votes. Choose Second Self for a soft spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mia Dolcezza for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Second Self or Mia Dolcezza?

Second Self lasts longest (Second Self 80/100, Mia Dolcezza 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Second Self or Mia Dolcezza?

Second Self projects furthest (Second Self 75/100, Mia Dolcezza 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Second Self and Mia Dolcezza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang.

Is Second Self or Mia Dolcezza better for summer or winter?

Second Self suits evening wear; Mia Dolcezza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Second Self and Mia Dolcezza?

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. Mia Dolcezza has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.