The Perfume Library

Mysteriously No.1

7.4

Marc Cain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Cain Mysteriously No.1 is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening of mandarin orange, Sicilian bergamot and apple to the sweet, creamy warmth of vanilla and tonka bean. The opening leads with mandarin orange, bergamot and apple, while tagetes adds a light floral touch to the citrus freshness. In the heart, rose and jasmine sit alongside vetiver and a spicy thread of cinnamon. The base of musk, vanilla, benzoin and frankincense settles into a powdery, oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character reads clearly feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) and Le Labo Neroli 36 (Eau de Parfum).

Mysteriously No.2

7.0

Marc Cain · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Cain Mysteriously No.2 is a sweet, powdery floral built around rose, jasmine and heliotrope in the heart, made for women and leaning towards autumn and winter days. It has good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure, evenings and daily wear, and it also works in an office. Most voters read it as feminine. Clove, cinnamon and bergamot open it with a spicy warmth. In the heart, rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and heliotrope form a floral body, with sandalwood adding a woody base. Vanilla, musk and tonka bean sweeten the dry-down and close it in a soft, powdery finish.

Mysteriously No.3

7.3

Marc Cain · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Cain Mysteriously No.3 is a women's fragrance led by frankincense, green grapefruit and sandalwood, moving from a fresh, green start to a woody, resinous sweetness. It opens with frankincense, green grapefruit and elemi resin, which give it a cool, resinous feel. In the heart, sandalwood, moss and cedarwood set a woody, slightly smoky ground, while tonka bean, musk and vanilla bring sweetness and a powdery softness to the base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and the office. Though marketed as feminine, a good share of voters find it masculine, so it sits close to the middle.