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Reviewing a bottle from 2024. Trudon II (Deux) EDP was launched in 2017. Trudon II (Deux) is an elegant stroll through a European forest. It opens with a touch of citrus followed by a blend of fresh green sappy pine needles and dry/dusty cedar ( probably Virginian). I also sense fig and vetiver (? green notes) both not listed specifically. There is a touch of black pepper over a resinous incense base. There is no sweetness or florals giving II an ascetic minimal feel. Quality 5/5- excellent materials and blending by Lynn Harris who nicely displays her restrained and polished touch here. Unisex Performance 3.5/5- good sillage initially but transforms too quickly (in about an hour) to a skin scent which last 6-8 hours I see Trudon II as a lighter more fig prominent cousin to Perfumer H Rainwood and Aesop's Hwyl . It is a stunning forest fragrance but performance could be better although having to re-apply does not deter me from this beauty. *Trudon II was selected as a Top 5 finalist for Indie Fragrance of the Year at The Fragrance Foundation Awards in 2018. Trudon's Bruma won the award. 8/10

This scent remains at the top euphoria-inducing fragrances for me, possibly because it’s inextricably woven into a sun-drenched September day in Rome when I discovered it. After the initial awakening in the presence of a mighty green goddess, for me it conjures a Roman garden after rain, a rousing blend of petrichor, wine-dampened stone and sun-warmed tile, bracing pine and ancient cypress, fresh figs in early autumn entwined by the final jasmine blooms of summer. Sadly, projection falls short so the experience is too ephemeral and leaves me longing for more. Lingers a bit on fabric but fades quickly on skin. Still, it remains a go-to for when I want to be instantly transported to a portal beyond time, even for a glimpse.

Just got this after eyeing Monstera by Xinu, of which they smell pretty similar. I believe this one has a softer transition into something more "cologne-y" at the later stages but both Monstera and Deux possess the same green qualities. I prefer Monstera overall because of the ingredients, how it lasts longer, and the way it sits/transforms on my skin. But Deux really does the trick (and they sell a size in 12 mL which I got for traveling). When you spray Monstera, you'll get an immediate hit of green, like you're walking in a forest. For Deux, it'll take a second but it'll arrive at a similar place. I still highly recommend this scent!

This is such a beautiful green fragrance. It's one of the most realistic green openings I've ever smelled, and what it develops into really does remind me of a meditation temple in the woods like a previous reviewer said. It's perfectly unisex really, but I also think it's feminine in way. Like a green goddess or a forest nymph or something. I really love it. My issue though, is that it has absolutely zero projection. I am absolutely doused in it right now, I emptied an entire 1.5ml sample just for one application, and I can hardly smell it on myself. That's a disappointment because it means I simply can't justify buying the full size.

I honestly wish it follows its note pyramid because that's the type of perfume I always wanted. However as StellaDiverFlynn suggest, this is essentially a fig leaves perfume. This perfume has a familiar ring, in fact, three rings: the moist grass at beginning reminds me of Apsu by Ulrich Lang; the green fig reminiscent of Philosykos though less milky; and something that strongly resembles fresh soybean sauce had a similar vibe with Deja Le Printemps by Oriza something something. It has a very...ethereal kind of woody/white musky dry down. I don't get much pine tree, but it certainly is pleasant.

I quickly whiffed through a handful of new samples to settle my frazzled nerves, and this one caused me to do a big double take and commit the name to memory for later indulging. Later came, and I have never smelled so much incredible cedar in a cologne before this day. The pine is quite strong as well, but let me tell you about the Cedar. Yes, there is real cedar in there, and I am a BIG fan of cedar. Others have said enough good things about this cologne, but I will just say that this will give you a hearty dose of fine cedar.

Picture this: it's a sultry day in Puerto Rico, the air thick with humidity as you stroll through the historic streets of Viejo San Juan. Seeking refuge from the heat, you step into a quaint local boutique, greeted by a rush of cool air and an array of exquisite fashion pieces. Trudon II smells exactly like the inside of this store – aged colonial wood and the lush, verdant essence of the tropics. It's pure magic, an olfactory journey for this Caribbean soul. A full bottle of this fragrance? Absolutely essential for me!

This reminds me a lot of Balade Sauvage by Dior. To me this smells like a green/fig candle, after it was burned for some time. You can smell both the vague sweetness of the wax perfume together with some slight incense smoke. I also agree with mrmorel about it smelling a lot like a tomato leaf. It feels like the perfume interpretation of a home fragrance in the shape of a candle. It smells opulent, lavish and yet bright, like an elegant decorated space, and I enjoy the waxy, burned candle-like character.

Dry, coniferous and woody, with bitter green notes (galbanum!) coming through. Not a pretty fragrance at all as there are no flowers, no 'happy' notes, no comforting musks or sweet ambers. As a matter of fact, Trudon II is one of the most auster fragrances I know. The olfactory equivalent to a Zen monks cell. Lasts remarkably long on my otherwise perfume absorbing skin. Cold weather fragrance. And I have no idea how the people commenting below can smell fig in here!

I’m in love. Green leaves, bitter orange, pine, incense. It’s not linear- which isn’t always a good thing for me, but each part is just as beautiful as the last. So I don’t have to be impatient waiting for my favorite part because it’s all gorgeous. I sampled this for the first time months ago and it didn’t move me, but after I gave it a full wear, I had to get a bottle. Truly stunning. And now I can’t stop wearing it.

II is very special. For me, it is not a fig perfume at all. Some sappy green (fig?) leaves do come through, but only in the top notes. What it develops into is deeply spiritual. II is the scent of a temple, built deep within a forest, where you retreat to meditate and seek peace. I wonder how palo santo is not in the notes, but maybe the incense and cedar notes somehow combine into just that.

Someone who has walked in the woods and their own musk mixed with nature, you can't stop smelling this person. I want to smell this on a man so bad. The green is sorrel forward, leafy, but it departs rather quickly while the earthy, stem sourness remains (I think that comes from the pepper note). Perhaps the most intimate green so far.

One of my stronger perfumes - for me I get fig and green all over here which just goes to show our noses are all different. Reminds me of Premier Figuier Extreme from L’Artisan Parfumeur although I would say this is stronger and lasts longer.

Perfect encapsulation of a walk in rainy woods in the PNW. Starts out very cedar/pine and I wish it stayed that way longer. Dries down a lot warmer with the incense notes coming through. On me definitely leans more masculine.

Green stems, green leaves, a bit bitter. Marvelous scent for galbanum lovers. I do get some fig, though not in a milky way, more fresh, classy cologne. Longevity on my silk scarf forever, on skin 6 hours.

So fresh and beautiful. It was obviously unisex in the beginning however it became feminin so shortly. Not artificial at all very natural and refreshing.

i'm a kid in the garden of my childhood home, snapping leaves off tomato plants. euphoria.

Applies the best brisk green that's dewy with a slight twiggy-ness. Definite tomato vine, which is the best, but softened with cedar, juniper berries, and faint heat from peppercorns. Bitter orange adds refreshing citrus. The mid is lifted by a shampoo note that's not too soapy. Incense floats, adding minimal smoky balance. Becomes a skin scent quickly. The strength is too weak to recommend a bottle. As a lover of green scents, clothes project one of the most supple, brisk greens with tasteful edge. Dewy watermelon skin and tomato vine with a thicker body than you're used to. Warming skin brings out more wood and, while it's too weak, the mossy green surprisingly lingers - which never happens. Clothes radiates divine green that's good enough to try for fans of the genre. 2ND REVIEW: Heavy application due to previously weak experience. Damp green is good, but equally strong baby powder is gross. After 15 mins, settles into unique loam I like, but shampoo element remains a struggle that kind of works. Base of incense and cedar adds warmth, while cashmere is too dry/stale. After an hour, everything settles into gorgeous, damp, mossy green with sweet cedar. Minimal projection defeats it. There’s that Southern California chaparral note I fell in love with! Delightfully damp, musky nature that’s too fleeting to be fully enjoyed. Worth getting a sample to join me in crying that no one will ever smell how good it is. 1ST TRY: Woody, green scent that’s unfortunately mild. Immediately reminiscent of Southern California chaparral/forest due to its unique botanic musk. Damp foliage balanced by bright cedar warmth that’s subtlety spiced. I love everything about it, but have to shove my nose against it to smell. What a shame. Would love to own, but have to load it on.

Angular, spare, ascetic, impressively classy but fatally discreet green elegance. IMO not one of the strongest, and certainly not one of the strongest-performing, of Trudon's wonderful line, but it's worthy of its place in their catalogue - and that's high praise. On me the orange is so bitter (not a bad thing at all!) but so fleeting (boo, hiss!) that it barely makes an impression, while the leafy notes soon take over with a strong rustle of galbanum and sappiness that makes it great for a hot day, and maybe skewing a bit more towards the masculine end of unisex. Juniper just a whisper, nothing like the gin-like bludgeon of PG L'Eau Guerriere, for instance. As you'd expect from a house that's all about classic French elegance, restrained and well-judged enough to work for almost anyone; while it hits a lot of the same notes as PR Ichnusa or House of Matriarch Bonsai, it's nothing like as vividly, roughly verdant as they can be, so you'll never feel overwhelmed. While some of its forest cousins may make you feel like a bedraggled hiker fresh from a roll in some clippings, this one just gets you clean and fresh and rather smartly - even formally - dressed. Conjured faint echoes of Rouge Bunny Rouge's Tundra or CDG Sugi instead- though for its edge of conifer, maybe closest of all to Aesop's often underrated Hwyl. The Achilles heel is the way it retreats so fast, with the scent bubble more or less totally popped within 3 hours. If it's a garden, it's a well-tended and rather manicured arboretum - not a wild tangly forest, nor yet a bed of roses. Very respectable indeed.

In the top, I get a stunning blast of greenness, supported by a strong peppery incense, citruses and juniper. Unfortunately this exceptional masculine opening a la Beethoven's Symphony No.9 doesn't last long and will morph into an -already-seen-before green-ish accord (very probably a fig leaf accord, with possibly some basil). This accord will stay until the base, when some creamy- ness/milky-ness will be added to the blend (cashmeran? Musk?), and bring it into the unisex territory - or possibly a bit feminine. I totally agree with Birnam_Wood that the top reminds of UL Apsu, and the heart of Dyptique Philosykos. I would further add that it is close to Costume National Cyber Garden (minus the vinyl accord) in the heart and base, and even a bit of La Curie Larrea and MiN Onsen. Overall a body that does not meet the expectations of the opening, even if it is an excellent green fragrance in itself. Like for Mortel (which is a "best-of" incense/resinous fragrances), here it is a "best-of" of green fragrances. Like for other fragrances of this house, the performance is below average on my skin. This, added to non-uniqueness does not justify the price tag imo. Even if a great overall result, this is possibly my least favourite from this house. Just a "like" rating for me, but may fit the bill for someone looking for a great one-size-fits-all high end green fragrance. I will for sure enjoy my travel spray until it lasts. Spring days, women 20+ (men 30+)