Gaultier 2
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Red Shield
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Which Should You Buy?
This amber-vanilla powerhouse from Francis Kurkdjian is a cult classic; a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a huge following. Despite its divisive nature, Gaultier 2 earned a reputation as a 'sex in a bottle' compliment-getter for good reason.
Divisive and sweet, Red Shield is a chameleon. Some get a refined, powdery leather, others a sticky, gourmand blast. Expect compliments or confusion; it's a bold scent that clearly splits the room.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 6% | 18% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 54% | 47% |
| Warm | 29% | 17% |
| Woody | 7% | 9% |
| Earthy | 12% | 11% |
| Animalic | 23% | 19% |
| Fresh | 3% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Gaultier 2's potent sillage and intense amber-vanilla character make it too much for an office setting. It truly shines for dates and evening events, where its warm, seductive nature can be appreciated without overwhelming others. It's too heavy for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and inherent sweetness make it too much for the office. It truly shines on a date, for formal events, and for casual evenings where you want to make a statement, rather than for a quick trip to the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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