What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is Sicilian lemon and sage. The heart brings cinnamon and anise. On the skin it settles into tobacco and vanilla. Overall it smells tobacco and woody.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Man 2 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Etienne Aigner Man 2 EDT in detail
Man 2 EDT comes from Etienne Aigner. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Etienne Aigner perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by First Class, Pour Femme and Black.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara. Base notes like tobacco and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is tobacco (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy tobacco and woody smells and notes like cinnamon and tobacco. Less obvious notes include tarragon and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €103. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans but less than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud.
Best season for Man 2
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Man 2 for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara has more depth.
Perfumes that smell like Man 2
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (8 shared notes), Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (6 shared notes) and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl starts from €72.
More questions
Does Man 2 project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can women wear Man 2?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.