29 community ratings

JCC No. 2 (Eau de Parfum)

1988WomenClassic

7.1/ 10

Community score
29 ratings

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac JCC No. 2 Eau de Parfum is a floral chypre that moves from a green opening of bergamot, galbanum and gardenia to iris, rose and jasmine, then to leather, moss and patchouli.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Leathery
Chypre

What does JCC No. 2 (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

The opening is bright and green, with bergamot, lemon, aldehydes and galbanum, softened by gardenia and fruity notes. In the heart, iris, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang carry the floral character, with sandalwood laying a woody floor beneath. The base is dominated by leather, moss, castoreum and amber, leaving an animalic, resinous warmth.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It is classed as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. Jitrois Jitrois (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Gala (1991) have a close profile.