Fragrance comparison

Tsuzumi Boshi vs Very Sexy for Him 2

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

Tsuzumi Boshi

DI SER

4.3746 votes

Rank #18,878 WoodyAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Very Sexy for Him 2

Victoria's Secret

4.04156 votes

Rank #10,668 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very Sexy for Him 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tsuzumi Boshi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Very Sexy for Him 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Tsuzumi Boshi3/7

Very Sexy for Him 24/7

Ratings & consensus: Tsuzumi Boshi
Community sentiment: Tsuzumi Boshi
Longevity: Very Sexy for Him 2
Sillage & projection: Very Sexy for Him 2
Value for money: Very Sexy for Him 2
Versatility: Tsuzumi Boshi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Very Sexy for Him 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tsuzumi BoshiDI SER

Very Sexy for Him 2Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

4.04/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 43%Had 37%Want 19%

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

33%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityVery Sexy for Him 2

SillageVery Sexy for Him 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVery Sexy for Him 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Japanese LemonCardamom

Heart1.5-3 hrs

GeraniumFennelNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Pine TreeSandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Palisander Rosewood

Top

AldehydesGreen Bell PepperSageJuniper Berries

Heart

CardamomLavenderNutmegGeraniumFennel

Base

Palisander RosewoodMuskTeak WoodSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Tsuzumi Boshi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall56

Winter31

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Work 44%Casual 38%Date 13%Party 5%

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,878

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#10,668

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerVery Sexy for Him 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DI SER Tsuzumi Boshi delivers an immediate rush of sour Japanese lemon peel backed by green, crushed cardamom pods. It feels intensely clean right out of the nozzle. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal fennel and earthy geranium take over the middle projection. The base settles into authentic Japanes…

Reviews →

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him 2 launched in 2003 as an aromatic woody scent created by perfumer Steve DeMercado. The opening delivers a sharp burst of aldehydes paired with crisp green bell pepper and sage, giving it a cool, herbal punch right out of the bottle. As it warms on skin, cardamom and lavender smooth …

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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, Tsuzumi Boshi or Very Sexy for Him 2?

Very Sexy for Him 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Tsuzumi Boshi is rated 4.37/5 from 46 votes; Very Sexy for Him 2 is rated 4.04/5 from 156 votes. Choose Tsuzumi Boshi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Very Sexy for Him 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tsuzumi Boshi or Very Sexy for Him 2?

Very Sexy for Him 2 lasts longest (Very Sexy for Him 2 58/100, Tsuzumi Boshi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsuzumi Boshi or Very Sexy for Him 2?

Very Sexy for Him 2 projects furthest (Very Sexy for Him 2 54/100, Tsuzumi Boshi 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsuzumi Boshi and Very Sexy for Him 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg.

Is Tsuzumi Boshi or Very Sexy for Him 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Sexy for Him 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsuzumi Boshi is the stronger pick. Tsuzumi Boshi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tsuzumi Boshi and Very Sexy for Him 2?

Tsuzumi Boshi has top notes of Japanese Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg, a base of Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Very Sexy for Him 2 has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Bell Pepper, Sage and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Musk, Teak Wood and Sandalwood.