Fragrance comparison

Y2K 4Men vs 2 Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Y2K 4Men

Paris Elysees

3.6422 votes

Rank #63,461 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

2 Men

Prova

5.001 votes

Rank #49,054 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2 Men takes 5 of 5 categories.

Y2K 4Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
2 Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Y2K 4Men0/5

2 Men5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Y2K 4MenParis Elysees

2 MenProva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 30%Want 28%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity2 Men

Sillage2 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winner2 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SpicesLavenderBergamotGrapefruitGreen AccordPetitgrain

Heart1 to 2 hours

SageGingerGreen Bell PepperVioletGardenia

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumVetiverIncense

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSpicesGrapefruitPetitgrainLavenderGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerSageVioletGardenia

Base6-8 hrs

LabdanumMuskSandalwoodVetiverGuaiac WoodIncense

Category winner2 MenLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer38

Fall92

Winter100

Day13

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex18

Women12

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner2 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Y2K 4Men by Paris Elysees delivers an aromatic, woody profile centered around brisk citrus, crisp greenery, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, bitter grapefruit, and cool lavender backed by clean petitgrain. As the bright start settles, an unusual blend of green bell pepper, fresh ginge…

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Prova 2 Men opens with an invigorating blast of crisp grapefruit, bitter petitgrain, and crushed green garden leaves, instantly delivering the sensation of a freshly washed white t-shirt. Within twenty minutes, spicy fresh ginger and clean lavender calm the citrus bite, blending into an airy floral heart of gardenia a…

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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, Y2K 4Men or 2 Men?

2 Men takes 5 of 5 categories. Y2K 4Men is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; 2 Men is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Y2K 4Men for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 2 Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Y2K 4Men or 2 Men?

2 Men lasts longest (2 Men 60/100, Y2K 4Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Y2K 4Men or 2 Men?

2 Men projects furthest (2 Men 75/100, Y2K 4Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Y2K 4Men and 2 Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Spices, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Y2K 4Men or 2 Men better for summer or winter?

Y2K 4Men suits evening wear; 2 Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Y2K 4Men and 2 Men?

Y2K 4Men has top notes of Spices, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Ginger, Green Bell Pepper and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. 2 Men has top notes of Bergamot, Spices, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Ginger, Sage, Violet and Gardenia, a base of Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.