No.130 See Kay 2

See Kay 2 is Eden Perfumes' answer to Calvin Klein CK2, one of the more genuinely unusual mainstream unisex launches thanks to its sharp wasabi opening. Eden's version nails that odd, spicy-green first impression, blending wasabi with mandarin and violet leaf for a top accord that's instantly recognisable to anyone who's tried the original. The heart moves into orris and rose, giving the fragrance a powdery, slightly beachy softness reminiscent of CK2's pebbly, mineral character. The base of vetiver, amber and vanilla is where the dupe loses some ground: the original builds this into a genuinely abstract, sun-warmed skin scent with real depth and a slightly gourmand vanilla-musk pull, while Eden's rendition settles faster into a simpler, more conventional woody-amber finish that doesn't hold the same complexity. It's still a fun, distinctive fragrance for anyone drawn to CK2's oddball charm without wanting to commit to the full-price bottle, performing well for daytime and warm-weather wear even if the later stages read less abstract and interesting than the original's famous mineral-vanilla dry-down.