Frank No. 2 (2005)
by Frank Los Angeles

Astounding Fragrance! Michael Kors meets Chanel Allure Homme, as technojin stated, but the lasting power blows away Michael Kors. I had issues with Michael Kors because of it's staying power and now I have found a better version that lasts 24 hours...seriously. Did I mention the compliments! Every time I wear it.

26th July, 2011.

Channel Allure meets Michael Kors. Frank No.2 is an amazing classy fragrance with outstanding longevity.

2nd February, 2011.

This is a richer and more spicy version of Chanel Allure. And did I mention it lasts for more than 24 hours on my skin? Giving it full thumbs up!

6th June, 2010. (Last Edited: 18th August, 2010.)

When I first opened my sample I was immediately reminded of Allure Homme from its aromatic and spicy notes. I consider this is a much greener version of Allure Homme. Much more complex and interesting than Allure. Easy to wear on cooler days.

8th June, 2008.

This is a very good mild and mellow fragrance that reminds me somewhat of Avers 2 in its slightly introverted richness. The 80s powerhouse fragrances were totally extroverted and known for their strong personalities. Their style is/was to be rich and strong, and they were not shy about making their presence known. Well, those greats have been pretty much displaced in the market by the often sweeter and more mellow stuff of the 21st Century. Anvers 2 and Frank 2 have a combination of the richer, warner, green and brown elements of that earlier time, blended into that subtle, and some might say, inoffensive style of today. These two No. 2s are the best of fragrances typifying today's sensibility without being washed out. They are the best, in my opinion, because while they are a tad sweet they are not too sweet; not really unisex, thankfully; and not lacking in shades of admirable development and complexity. What also intrigues me about them is that while they are subdued they have very decent longevity, which is quite a good trick. Powerhouses they are not. But they are not weaklings either. Frank No. 2 is to the Silicon Valley-type what the earlier generation fragrances were to the Wall Street-type. To each his own. Good stuff.

24th May, 2008. (Last Edited: 31st January, 2010.)

Frank No. 2 seems to be a cross between Le Dandy and Nemo and that’s an excellent heritage as far as I’m concerned. Frank No. 2 is a definite departure from Frank No. 1: it has more strength and presence, and it is more linear than complex. Both are beautifully structured. I enjoy the smell of Frank No. 2 very much, but I see very little reason for the fragrance to exist: It’s already been done beautifully in the forms of Le Dandy and Nemo—that coffee note thrown in there really doesn’t create any astounding new product. It’s just Nemo with a coffee note. Frank No. 2 is an excellent fragrance and when I can no longer buy Nemo, I will probably purchase this, but until then, I’ve got my ‘Y’ bottle to use up.

29th October, 2006.