Soir de Mer vs Knize Two
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Knize Two takes 6 of 7 categories.
Soir de MerChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Knize TwoChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soir de Mer1/7
Knize Two6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Knize Two
- Community sentiment
- Knize Two
- Longevity
- Knize Two
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Two
- Value for money
- Knize Two
- Versatility
- Soir de Mer
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Two
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Soir de MerAntonio ViscontiKnize TwoKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.31/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%
3.83/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
Category winnerKnize TwoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
42 votes
41%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
87 votes
Category winnerKnize TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Two
SillageKnize Two
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize TwoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
marine77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
powdery100%
violet92%
green84%
citrus77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAmalfi LemonRose
Heart
CassisJasmineStar Anise
Base
SeaweedSandalwoodIrisAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain
Heart
VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation
Base
oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rose 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 seasonSpring79
Summer100
Fall79
Winter14
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night37
Category winnerSoir de MerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,366
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#8,695
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerKnize TwoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSoir de Mer opens with bright lemon and bergamot, then moves into a slightly aromatic, salty-woody heart with cassis, anise and a soft floral touch. The seaweed note gives it a marine edge, but the dry-down settles into sandalwood, powdery iris and tonka. It suits someone who likes fresh fragrances with a coastal twis…
Reviews →Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…
Reviews →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, Soir de Mer or Knize Two?
Knize Two takes 6 of 7 categories. Soir de Mer is rated 3.31/5 from 49 votes; Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose Soir de Mer for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Soir de Mer or Knize Two?
Knize Two lasts longest (Knize Two 73/100, Soir de Mer 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Soir de Mer or Knize Two?
Projection is very close: Knize Two 60/100, Soir de Mer 59/100 for sillage.
Do Soir de Mer and Knize Two smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Soir de Mer or Knize Two better for summer or winter?
For summer, Soir de Mer is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Two is the stronger pick. Soir de Mer suits daytime wear; Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Soir de Mer and Knize Two?
Soir de Mer has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Cassis, Jasmine and Star Anise, a base of Seaweed, Sandalwood, Iris and Agarwood (Oud). Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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