Fragrance comparison

Wayfarer vs Fórmula 2

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Wayfarer

PARIS CORNER

4.504 votes

Rank #42,879 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Fórmula 2

Paco Fernandez Fragrances

4.254 votes

Rank #51,971 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Wayfarer
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fórmula 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Wayfarer2/4

Fórmula 22/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fórmula 2
Sillage & projection: Fórmula 2
Value for money: Wayfarer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wayfarer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WayfarerPARIS CORNER

Fórmula 2Paco Fernandez Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFórmula 2

SillageFórmula 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWayfarerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonMandarin

Heart1 to 2 hours

IncenseCumin

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarwoodTobaccoCypress

Top

CilantroGingerGreen TeaRosemary

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodMintJuniper BerriesCypressAtlas Cedar

Base

TobaccoIncensePatchouliCoffeeCoumarinAmberCinnamonIso E Super

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Incense, Tobacco and Cypress. Durations are only published for Wayfarer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,971

PerfumerFrancisco Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWayfarerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wayfarer by PARIS CORNER presents an oriental spicy composition built around crisp citrus and dry woods. The scent begins with bright mandarin and a dusting of sweet cinnamon, giving the opening a lively, sweet warmth rather than an aggressive spice blast. As it settles, subtle incense smoke and earthy cumin emerge to…

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Fórmula 2 by Paco Fernandez Fragrances kicks off with a sharp herbal burst of rosemary, freshly cut cilantro, and spicy ginger before settling into deep coniferous woods. The initial brisk green tea and juniper berries transition smoothly into resinous Atlas cedar and dark cypress. As the wear develops, warm base note…

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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, Wayfarer or Fórmula 2?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Wayfarer is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Fórmula 2 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Wayfarer for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fórmula 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wayfarer or Fórmula 2?

Fórmula 2 lasts longest (Fórmula 2 64/100, Wayfarer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wayfarer or Fórmula 2?

Fórmula 2 projects furthest (Fórmula 2 55/100, Wayfarer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wayfarer and Fórmula 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Incense, Tobacco and Cypress.

Is Wayfarer or Fórmula 2 better for summer or winter?

Wayfarer suits day or night wear; Fórmula 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wayfarer and Fórmula 2?

Wayfarer has top notes of Cinnamon and Mandarin, heart notes of Incense and Cumin, a base of Cedarwood, Tobacco and Cypress. Fórmula 2 has top notes of Cilantro, Ginger, Green Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood, Mint and Juniper Berries, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Patchouli and Coffee.