Eilish No 2 by Billie Eilish

In the world of perfumes, pearls don’t always shine at first. This is a hidden secret behind a low price and a bottle that doesn’t scream for attention. It looks like a celebrity fragrance you’d ignore, but there’s a trap. I first tried it alongside another, an expensive Tom Ford that connected with me instantly, almost giving me vertigo, so I had to buy it. Then I found this version, a clear echo of the original, and I went crazy. What does it smell like? It smells like an ancient cathedral. Stone, slow-burning incense, sacred silence. It starts with an unexpected brightness: apple, incense, and bergamot that invite you without scaring you. But then it darkens. The incense takes over, 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 better for more mature people, but if you like the dark and mysterious, it’s a total revelation.

It started fantastic but unfortunately ended up being unbearable. The first few seconds were citrus, followed by a couple of minutes of cold, metallic, peppery, sparkling water, leather, nothing sweet—I loved that part—but then it quickly turned into an overly sweet smell, I assume vanilla, which is absolutely unendurable (I hate vanilla) and persists even after a shower. What I thought would be one of my favorites turned out to be 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 handle it even with layering; I’ll have to get rid of it. A real disappointment. The bottle is very beautiful and interesting, though.

It’s unisex but leans more toward men. I have it at home, but my boyfriend is the one who uses it most. It smells a lot of palo santo and woods, it’s super pleasant for cold weather, and it lasts quite a while. The bottle is gorgeous. For men, it’s a total hit. Women can use it too, but better to test it first. It’s very different from the Eilish 1, so don’t buy it just because you liked the first one; besides the bottle, they don’t have much in common. If you’re looking for something woody, spicy, elegant, and long-lasting, this is the one.

I thought I’d like it, but I hated it. It reminds me of the smell of some taxis in Chile: leather, yellow pine with vanilla, like a smoker driver who hasn’t showered. It makes me nauseous. You can really tell it’s palo santo mixed with strong synthetic vanilla. It really turned me off; I’m grossed out. The good (bad for me) is that it lasts and projects a lot; I washed my wrist and it still smells. If you like it, that’s a plus. Luckily I bought a decant. Always test before buying.

I was hugely surprised because it’s totally different from the first Eilish. The first one felt very childish and cloying… this is the opposite. It’s sumptuous and opulent, more masculine than feminine but unisex for those used to this type of aroma. It starts with lots of palo santo and pepper. Once it settles on the skin, ebony wood and incense join the ever-present palo santo. Excellent quality and longevity. It could easily be a niche perfume and has a Tom Ford vibe.

I met both Billie Eilish perfumes on the same day, and they’re very different, though neither clicked for me. Eilish 2 smells like a stick of incense with shop-bought exotic vanilla. I don’t see much resemblance to Santal 33, and I think it’s more masculine than No. 1, which with chocolate and mint feels more feminine. Low sillage and poor longevity on skin. Fingers crossed No. 3 isn’t a disappointment. The bottles are quite cute.

For me, a resounding NO. It’s way too expensive and smells identical to Lattafa’s Eternal Oud, just cheaper. It’s a bit like Sam Elderman, though that one smells better thanks to the coconut note. It feels super woody and very masculine. It doesn’t charm me; I wear it as a man and it gives me headaches. I bought it because of the hype, but if people say it smells like urine, they’ll be right. Same as Cloud.

I bought a tester. The original Tom Ford wasn’t quite for me, but this is a delight. I love how it balances the citrus opening, the woody middle, and the sweet musk. It doesn’t smell so much like incense, and that hint of pepper is just right. I wear it daily in fall and winter. Don’t buy it blindly. And ladies: keep in mind it’s unisex but leans masculine. Go ahead and try it.

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

To me, this smells like wood and wet logs, in the best way possible. That’s the opening. Then it evolves, adding a tiny bit of sweetness that I absolutely enjoy, before settling into a woody scent that’s a mix of the first two phases. It’s fascinating and addictive, totally unisex. The only downside is the longevity: on me, it’s nothing, maybe an hour.

I liked it at first, but the more I smelled it, the less I liked it. It’s not a bad perfume and I love the bottle, but to me it smells like incense or copal, like during Día de Muertos. I wouldn’t buy it blindly. I love that it offers something new and doesn’t try to just ‘please everyone’; the perfumers are daring masters.

What a beautiful perfume! Totally unisex. I love the palo santo scent, which dominates here, making it very different from Eilish Golden, which is sweet, spicy vanilla, and warm. This one is woody. I had to choose between the two and picked Golden this time, but I’d definitely go back for Eilish 2.

The notes I smell most are palo santo, ebony, and pepper. It’s a very interesting aroma that works great in cold climates and rainy days. I’d say it reminds me of a Christmas tree. In my opinion, it leans a bit more masculine. I wouldn’t recommend buying it blind.

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

I love the woody, masculine opening, but I don’t love the longevity. It’s half as good as the first version. I have to layer it with other perfumes to have a scent all day. I prefer the first version.