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The Private Collection No 2 vs True Charme

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

Updated 22 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • The Private Collection No 2

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • True Charme

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

The Private Collection No 22/4
True Charme2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
True Charme
Sillage & projection
True Charme
Value for money
The Private Collection No 2
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Private Collection No 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The Private Collection No 2Dorin
True CharmeKocca
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%
2.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

0%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate33
Category winners

LongevityTrue Charme

SillageTrue Charme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value25
Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
woody61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
musky61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange
Heart3-4 hrs
PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet
Base7-9 hrs
SandalwoodMuskCedar
Top
PearOrangeBergamotRed Berries
Heart
Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmine SambacPeach
Base
MuskVanillaWoody NotesPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Pear and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for The Private Collection No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men25
Unisex0
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dorin The Private Collection No 2 is a vibrant floral-fruity perfume built around a refreshing burst of crisp citrus, juicy orchard fruits, and dewy white petals. The opening pairs tart currant buds and zesty grapefruit with sweet bergamot, immediately evoking the crisp feel of a sunny morning patio. As the scent sett…

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True Charme by Kocca is a fruity floral gourmand designed for daily wear. It opens with bright pear and bergamot, leading into a heart of jasmine sambac and peach. The base settles into a sweet mix of vanilla, musk, and patchouli. It is an approachable, modern scent that works best for casual spring days or light offi…

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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, The Private Collection No 2 or True Charme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes; True Charme is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose True Charme for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Private Collection No 2 or True Charme?

True Charme lasts longest (True Charme 80/100, The Private Collection No 2 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Private Collection No 2 or True Charme?

True Charme projects furthest (True Charme 75/100, The Private Collection No 2 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Private Collection No 2 and True Charme smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Pear and Jasmine Sambac.

Is The Private Collection No 2 or True Charme better for summer or winter?

The Private Collection No 2 suits daytime wear; True Charme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Private Collection No 2 and True Charme?

The Private Collection No 2 has top notes of Currant buds, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pear, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. True Charme has top notes of Pear, Orange, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Patchouli.

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