No. II Ground
Gabar2021
Side by side
No. II Ground vs. Tears
Tears wears longer on skin, while No. II Ground projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| No. II Ground | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ruth Mastenbrœk | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
No. II Ground
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Earthy
Iris
Aromatic
Fruity
Tears
Floral
Amber
Fresh
Iris
Animalic
Green
Soft Spicy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander
Green Cognac OilMandarin orange blossomPink Pepper
Heart
Orris rootFigCedar
LilacIrisFrankincense
Base
Thanaka WoodGuaiac WoodVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (oud)
AmbergrisMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| No. II Ground | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a fragrance that knows when to step back. It opens spicy and confident, but the heart and base stay close, creating something that whispers rather than shouts.No. II Ground
This is not a crowd-pleaser. The Lilac heart skews vintage, almost nostalgic, while the Cognac opening reads more bourbon than bergamot. Worth sampling before committing, especially if you want.Tears