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I tested "Eilish No. 2 | Billie Eilish" as a cheaper alternative to the excessively overpriced "Ébène Fumé | Tom Ford".
For me, this fragrance has too many masculine notes to function as unisex.
On its own, Eilish No. 2 is "interesting" as a celebrity perfume and I would not have expected such fragrance notes from a perfume by a pop singer. It's nice to see that pop can be different from the same old boring sweet and floral mishmash.
The opening is unbearable for me. Strong, chemical, soggy and confused. I wanted to wash my hands but decided to "endure" it. For the first 20-30 minutes, the fragrance couldn't be further from "Ébène Fumé | Tom Ford". Only later in the drydown, when only the base notes can be smelled, does the fragrance take on some similarities with the Tom Ford scent.
At this point, Palo Santo and ebony dominate. However, there is a lack of facets and depth compared to Ébène Fumé.
Compared to Ébène Fumé, the longevity is better (which is unfortunately an absolute impertinence with Tom Ford) but the fragrance profile is simpler and less refined.
Anyone who loves "Ébène Fumé | Tom Ford" and wants "Eilish No. 2 | Billie Eilish" as an alternative will be disappointed.
Even as a stand-alone fragrance, Eilish No. 2 is out of the question for me, as the cruel opening and the difference to Ébène Fumé are too huge for me.
The bottle consists of a disproportionate amount of "material" compared to the actual contents. Well, for those who like it.
For me, this fragrance has too many masculine notes to function as unisex.
On its own, Eilish No. 2 is "interesting" as a celebrity perfume and I would not have expected such fragrance notes from a perfume by a pop singer. It's nice to see that pop can be different from the same old boring sweet and floral mishmash.
The opening is unbearable for me. Strong, chemical, soggy and confused. I wanted to wash my hands but decided to "endure" it. For the first 20-30 minutes, the fragrance couldn't be further from "Ébène Fumé | Tom Ford". Only later in the drydown, when only the base notes can be smelled, does the fragrance take on some similarities with the Tom Ford scent.
At this point, Palo Santo and ebony dominate. However, there is a lack of facets and depth compared to Ébène Fumé.
Compared to Ébène Fumé, the longevity is better (which is unfortunately an absolute impertinence with Tom Ford) but the fragrance profile is simpler and less refined.
Anyone who loves "Ébène Fumé | Tom Ford" and wants "Eilish No. 2 | Billie Eilish" as an alternative will be disappointed.
Even as a stand-alone fragrance, Eilish No. 2 is out of the question for me, as the cruel opening and the difference to Ébène Fumé are too huge for me.
The bottle consists of a disproportionate amount of "material" compared to the actual contents. Well, for those who like it.
