Eilish No 2 by Billie Eilish

In the world of perfumes, pearls don’t always shine at first glance. This is a hidden secret behind a low price and a bottle that doesn’t shout. It looks like a celebrity fragrance you’d overlook, but there’s a trap. I tried it for the first time alongside another, a costly Tom Ford that connected with me instantly, almost giving me vertigo, but I had to buy it. Then I found this version, a clear echo of the original, and I went mad. What does it smell like? It smells like an ancient cathedral. Of stone, of slowly burning incense, of sacred silence. It begins with an unexpected brightness: apple, incense, and bergamot that invite without frightening. But then it darkens. The incense takes charge, wrapping everything in something mystical, and the woods emerge, dry and dusty. After an hour, it’s dark and introspective, like walking alone in an old church with the echo of your footsteps. It’s not for everyone; it’s different and perhaps for more mature people, but if you like the dark and the mysterious, it’s a total revelation.

It smells like a temple because of the palo santo. I’ve used it five times and never wore it again.

Unisex with a masculine leaning; I don’t recommend buying it blindly. I love its evolution, especially after two hours when a vanilla note emerges and clings to the skin. Great longevity and sillage; two sprays are more than enough.

I bought it out of curiosity, seeing it was cheap and came with a miniature. To be honest, I loved the aroma and was thoroughly delighted. The only weak point is the projection and longevity, but for the price, I recommend wearing several sprays or reapplying. Anyway, if you’re addicted to uncommon, quality fragrances, it’s a good option because its dry-down is exquisite and addictive.

Quite surprising; it resembles Tom Ford’s Ebene Fumé, though the latter is more ceremonial and deep, presumably due to the quality of the resins and ebony which give a pure aura of dark mystery and opulence. This Billie Eilish No.2 idealises it as younger and more wearable, perhaps due to the pepper which I notice is more present than in the Tom Ford. More notably, the ebony is slightly subtler and closes the show by co-starring with a subtle sweet, creamy tone that makes the fragrance more reliable for daily wear. I sense it’s more masculine, but depending on the circumstances, it can be unisex. A great success in the collection; I’ll be looking to stash and compare with Fw’s Alpha, as these new ebony/vanilla formulas have captivated me, even though I’m not a vanilla lover.

Billie No 2 is a woody, floral spell that captivates. It opens with sparkling bergamot, ethereal apple and mystical incense. In the heart, black pepper, earthy papyrus and poppy create a magnetic dance. It finishes with smoky palo santo, deep ebony, creamy vanilla and an enveloping musk. A delight that leaves a trail and fascinates everyone.

Billie No 2 is interesting and breaks away from No 1. It resembles Ébène Fumé by Tom Ford, but less opulent and without resins. The opening isn’t very revealing; the character of the ebony, palo santo and pepper emerges as it dries. A total surprise; I didn’t expect that profile, but it’s quite good. Try it before buying, as it won’t suit everyone.

A fragrance totally for men, rich, but I wouldn’t recommend it for women. They say it’s unisex and fresh, but it doesn’t smell anything like gold.

At first, I liked it, but the more I smelled it, the less I did. It’s not a bad perfume and I adore the bottle, but to me it smells like incense or copal, reminiscent of Día de Muertos. I wouldn’t recommend buying it blindly. I love that it offers something fresh and doesn’t try to ‘please everyone’; the perfumers are daring masters.

For me, a resounding no. It’s far too expensive and smells identical to Lattafa’s Eternal Oud, just cheaper. It bears a slight resemblance to Sam Elderman, though that one fares better thanks to the coconut note. It comes across as extremely woody and very masculine. It doesn’t enchant; I wear it as a man and it gives me a headache. I bought it due to the hype, but if people say it smells like urine, they will. Just like Cloud.

Could Eilish 2 be a ‘dupe’ of Gris Charnel? They smell very similar.

It’s simply an oriental-influenced fragrance. It bears some resemblance to Orto Parisi’s Boccanera. It’s a celebrity niche, if you like.

It smells like Día de Muertos and, well, that time of year.

Marvellous! It smells entirely niche. For me, it’s slightly masculine; I’d categorise it as unisex-masculine. It positively surprised me.

It started fantastically but unfortunately ended up being unbearable. The first seconds were citrus, followed by a few minutes of cold, metallic, peppery, sparkling water, leather, nothing sweet; I love that, but it soon turns into a cloyingly sweet smell, presumably vanilla, absolutely unendurable (I hate vanilla) and persists even after a shower. What I thought would be one of my favourites ended up being frankly disgusting. I wanted something cold, dark, and unique (the singer said she wanted it to smell wet, and that’s how it’s marketed), not a warm, cloying vanilla. I don’t think I could tolerate it even with layering; I’ll have to get rid of it. A disappointment. The bottle is very beautiful and interesting, though.