Scherrer 2 (for women)

SedNonSatiata

This was my “signature scent” from about 1986 on, until one day I woke up and realized: so little time, so many fragrances. Men and women complimented me nearly every time I wore it (which was just about daily in fall and winter). I would spell the name slowly, scribble it on business cards, cocktails napkins, matchbooks—but “Jean Louis Scherrer 2” is hardly a household name in these parts, so it remained my own, special perfume. It was also very hard to find in the US pre-internet shopping except for a window of a few years when Sephora carried it, so the Scherrer 2 stop was one of my favorite pilgrimages in France.

It bursts my bubble to hear that JLS 2 smells like the disconcertingly named “Youth Dew” (which I’ve still never smelled, and may never smell out of sheer denial). Scherrer 2 is an elegant, arguably perfect scent: spicy but neither sharp nor gourmand; feminine, but not sweet; a bit floral, but never, ever powdery; strong and lasting, but not loud. The Chrysler Building-esque bottle captures the character of the fragrance.

All of this said, this type of scent is a bit strong and out of date, but not yet retro, so it is not for everyone, not even for me right now.

Not to be confused with its older sibling, the equally gorgeous, equally out-of-style chypre, Jean Louis Scherrer.

glitteralex

This is a scent that I find wears well, and seductively. Excellent longevity. I don't get any of the tropical fruit notes, but rather a melange of honeyed floral essences (bear in mind, I live in an arid climate). The aldehydes keep the fruity top sky high, and you blast right past the top notes and into the middle. Drydown is very 80s retro and dated with a nice amber soap drydown. I enjoy this scent in colder weather. A true 80s classic; be prepared.

eskarina62

Very feminine and sexy
Great wear!
Simply love it!That is why I ordered it for the second time!
Seductresses' MUST

Gwendolyn

Middle notes are too powerful for my nose.

KeLLStar

Decided to try this one as I really love S De Scherrer. Unfortunately Scherrer 2 had a note(s) that just don't appeal to me. It smelt very strong, and "cheap" to me. :(