The Artist No. 2 Eau de Parfum bottle The Artist No. 2
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2023
£ Price Tier ££
Rose Edition Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Edition Oud

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The Artist No. 2
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Artist No. 2
This one is an absolute bruiser, inspiring fervent devotion and outright disgust in equal measure. If you're after a shy floral, look elsewhere. For a bold, take-no-prisoners statement, this might just be your beast.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Rose Edition Oud
This is a seriously solid contender in the rose-oud field, offering expensive-smelling depth and longevity without the eye-watering price tag. It's a proper grown-up scent that performs way above its cost.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 16% 12%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 3%
Sweet 12% 12%
Warm 23% 23%
Woody 38% 30%
Earthy 18% 19%
Animalic 21% 14%
Fresh 3% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Artist No. 2 EdP
Rose Edition Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 56% vs 29%
Saffron 43% vs 21%
Only in Rose Edition Oud
Oud 31% Patchouli 17%
Only in The Artist No. 2
Oud 100%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 50% vs 26%
Only in The Artist No. 2
Sandalwood 49%

Accords

The Artist No. 2 Rose Edition Oud
100%
Oud
98%
65%
Amber
100%
86%
Rose
91%
88%
Warm Spicy
84%
61%
Fresh Spicy
76%
Smoky
71%
Lavender
71%
69%
Woody
65%
Balsamic
60%
47%
Floral
54%
50%
Metallic
46%
Leather
46%
Powdery
Oud shared
100%
98%
Amber shared
65%
100%
Rose shared
86%
91%
Warm Spicy shared
88%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
76%
71%
71%
Woody shared
69%
65%
60%
Floral shared
47%
54%
50%
46%
46%

Performance

The Artist No. 2 Rose Edition Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Artist No. 2

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This powerful and divisive scent, with reports of beast mode performance post-maceration, is far too imposing for an office or casual setting. It’s perfect for formal, authoritative occasions or a daring evening date where you want to make an unforgettable statement.

Rose Edition Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and longevity, this is too much for a typical office setting, but it absolutely shines on a date night or at formal events where its richness can be appreciated. It's also suitable for cooler casual outings, adding a touch of class.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Oud, Rose accords and Rose, Oud notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Artist No. 2
Rose Edition Oud
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