Prudence Paris No 2
How it smells
The first thing you smell is rose and Damask rose. The heart brings star anise. On the skin it settles into amber and vanilla. Overall it smells amber and anis.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
No 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
A closer look at Prudence Paris No 2
No 2 comes from Prudence Paris.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Thameen Peregrina.
How far No 2 spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Agarscents Bazaar Violets Forever unisex.
Other Prudence Paris perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by No 3 unisex, Marina and Miobor.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
No 2 longevity
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum unisex and Thameen Peregrina. Base notes like amber and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2015.
If you like No 2, try these
Similar picks to try: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum unisex (6 shared notes), Thameen Peregrina (4 shared notes), Agarscents Bazaar Violets Forever unisex (6 shared notes) and Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex starts from €45.
Questions people ask
When did No 2 come out?
It came out in 2009.
Who would like No 2?
People who enjoy amber and anis smells.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.