Cosmic 2.0

I’m wearing this right now, and after reading the first several posts, I’m laughing. I’m laughing about how subjective scent is. Because I promise, this smells NOTHING like Baccarat Rouge 540 (I own both) nor any of the three Ariana Grande Cloud fragrances (test-drove all three). There’s no cotton candy, saffron, hedione, ambroxan, or iso e super in this scent at all, but again🤷🏻♀️, fragrance is a subjective thing. However, there is one scent out there for reference if you own it and are considering buying Cosmic 2.0. It is fairly similar to Cosmic 2.0 but certainly not the same— Ariana Grande’s God Is A Woman, which I tried hard to like, but just couldn’t. The resemblance between these two is largely due to the pear accord that the two share. Cosmic 2.0 is what I think GIAW could have been. However, the pear in GIAW smells slightly artificial and bitter somehow. Not being a photorealistic juicy pear, it’s sharp and vaguely chemical. 😕 The composition of this with other notes in GIAW seem a bit discordant, like they can’t quite come together and play well with each other, while in Cosmic 2.0, every note is delightfully smooth, so beautifully blended and balanced. The flacon design of both the Cosmic fragrances are fantastic and feel nice in my hands. Unapologetically showcasing ample motherly curves, the bottles bring to mind those small, carved ancient archeological representations of female fertility figures. So very cool.😎 And that lushly spiced opening, with the expansive bloom of pink pepper in the top notes, oh my GOD! It’s like a drug, it’s glorious! I love wearing this to bed, because I get to wake up with my skin and sheets delicately scented with Cosmic 2’s delicious dry down—a sweet, warm, and cozy musk-like fragrance. I like how the dry down of this echoes the opening of the og. Was that intentional perhaps?Possibly. In any case, this cuddly skin scent in the closing is pure Heaven.🤤🤤 Tl;dr—Sillage is definitely above average and longevity is really good, I don’t find myself needing a freshening up until around the 6 hour mark. I suppose it goes without saying: I had to buy myself the biggest bottle on hand at my local Ulta, because it’s just that damned good, and anything smaller simply won’t suffice. Phenomenal juice!

this has the same problem for me as the first version... short longevity. i do think this lasts longer than the first one though! this is sooo yummy, a nearly perfect flanker. it does have the same dna as the original, except it’s sweeter and creamier. like the first version, it makes you feel beautiful while wearing it. this smells nectar-like, maybe from the pear? original cosmic is soapier and powdery, cosmic 2.0 is the opposite of that (to me). they are sisters with opposite style, but they have the same habits and look similar. OG cosmic as a sister is mature, has her life together, gets up early and goes to the gym daily. cosmic 2.0 parties more, sleeps in later, and works out by dancing on the weekends. the first cosmic has a noticeable wood in it, 2.0 is less woody. this is creamier versus woody to my nose, and i’m guessing it’s from the vanilla orchid. someone below already said this before me, but the dry down of this is similar to the beginning of OG cosmic. in my opinion, the first cosmic is almost cotton candy like during the first 10 minutes and the dry down of 2.0 is cotton candyish to me. everyone’s noses are different though so you might disagree! longevity is around 5 hours, but i do overspray when i use this so it could be shorter lasting for people who spray less. you could wear this anywhere! dates, work, home, concerts, grocery stores. anyone who smells this on you will think you smell good. it’s heavier than cosmic 1.0, but it is still light enough to wear year round without being cloying. i would recommend buying the travel set of both perfumes available before committing to a bigger size. if i could go back in time, i would’ve only bought 2.0 in the large size and the OG in a travel size. if you prefer fresher perfumes, OG is better. if you prefer sweeter perfumes, go for 2.0!

I am in-between like and love for this perfume. It is very sweet and cute, non-threatening, fun and elegant. It's not generic, simple or boring, just a quality lovely perfume and nothing more. It would be a safe blind buy for most people who like gourmand and fruity-floral scents in my opinion (unless you dislike amber, I guess). The longevity is good and consistent; too many other delicious perfumes fade or change after an hour, which this one doesn't. I also love the bottle but think it should have been light green or medium yellow rather than silver. I haven't smelled the original Cosmic yet but Cosmic 2.0 and Cosmic Intense are great flankers of one another, the same "recipe" but with a different fruit at the front. What I think this perfume lacks is a bit of edge, a polarizing note or more intensity one way or another. I prefer Cosmic Intense, which I can truly say I love, as it delivers that edge. I will wear Cosmic 2.0 in all occasions and smell my wrist happily throughout the day though.

On my skin, this, like the original, is all about that sweet warm and soft amber. But 2.0 is a little more bold and a little more grown up. It warms up so nicely on my skin, revealing its warm center only then. On paper, it stays bright and aromatic. On my skin, every note sings, and the accord pyramid is true. I am happy to see lavender having a moment, it is such a versatile note that can range from softly aromatic to bold and sharp. Here, it is a soft floral that blends nicely with a soft inedible vanilla to become the signature of this particular sugared amber flanker. The effervescent fresh opening is there only for a moment, stepping back to reveal a sweet floral amber supported by a dry smooth sandalwood. This is a solid offering for this to be a celebrity brand. As for presentation, I love this bottle in the opaque chrome. It now looks like art, and my og bottle looks more sensible beside it. All in all, this is a strong like for me and I really enjoy wearing this.

I took a 10ml travel spray of this on holiday to Thailand. The fragrance performed really well in the heat and felt appropriate during both daytime and night time. The pear note, which I usually dislike, brings a lot of brightness and juiciness to this fragrance. I like this far better than the original, which is more of a vanilla amber bomb and feels a bit more juvenile. For all those holding off or hating on this because of the brand, ultimately this is the same parent company that partners with Burberry, Gucci, Marc Jacob’s and many more on perfume - so just consider you are getting a high quality perfume for a cheaper price because it’s meant to be affordable and appeal to a younger demographic. This perfume is great. Considering price, performance, scent and easiness of wearing it’s a solid 8.5/10. Wish longevity was a bit longer (my only complaint) Edit: I just purchased a 50ml and the bottle is gorgeous. Looking forward to wearing this on my next holiday :)