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Paul Smith Man 2

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Paul Smith Paul Smith Man 2 is an Eau de Toilette. Paul Smith Man 2 opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Cardamom, and Apple, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Paul Smith's Paul Smith Man 2 carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a divisive beast: some find it a loud, synthetic mess, others a compliment-pulling, sexy scent. It's got balls, that's for sure.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Paul Smith Man 2 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with a bold and sometimes 'loud' character, make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, it's a popular choice for dates and casual evenings out, with many reviewers finding it sexy and compliment-inducing.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Paul Smith Man 2 kicks off with a zesty, fruity burst of grapefruit and mandarin, quickly spiced up by cardamom. The heart then introduces a comforting, warm cashmere wood alongside aromatic lavender, all wrapped in a cosy blend of cinnamon and nutmeg. It settles into a woody, slightly sweet drydown of cedarwood, musk, and tonka bean, delivering a bold, warm masculine signature.

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