Mysteriously No 2 Marc Cain

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Mysteriously No 2 Marc Cain worth trying?

Mysteriously No 2 by Marc Cain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
warm spicy, cinnamon, vanilla with Cinnamon, Cloves, Bergamot

The first impression

Mysteriously No 2 by Marc Cain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Mysteriously No 2 was launched in 2017. Mysteriously No 2 was created by Corinne Cachen, Michel Almairac and Maarten Schoute. Top notes are Cinnamon, Cloves and Bergamot; middle notes are Heliotrope, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Tonka Bean, Musk and Vanilla.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%
cinnamon 85%
vanilla 70%
powdery 60%
musky 50%
amber 40%
sweet 35%

The perfumer behind it

Corinne Cachen

Corinne Cachen

Corinne Cachen is a perfumer whose portfolio spans multiple brands, including Affinessence, Avon, and Bon Parfumeur. She has crafted a range of fragrances from the gourmand Vanille Benjoin to the fresh Orange Verte and the woody Terra Hedera. Her work demonstrates versatility across floral, fruity, and oriental accords.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Cinnamon Cinnamon
Cloves Cloves
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Heliotrope Heliotrope
Jasmine Jasmine
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Rose Rose
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Musk Musk
Vanilla Vanilla

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Mysteriously No 2 Marc Cain

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Mysteriously No 2 embodies this alchemy. Cinnamon and cloves ignite the senses like a potion simmering over flame, while heliotrope and jasmine weave a spell of floral enchantment. The fragrance is a fusion of fire and velvet, a testament to the magic of synthesis.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear structured silhouettes with unexpected details-a corset over a flowing blouse, or a tailored coat lined with antique brocade. Their aesthetic is both laboratory and boudoir, where precision meets decadence. The scent’s powdery musk and vanilla evoke a love for textures that beg to be touched.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of transformation, whether of materials or the self. The tonka bean and sandalwood base grounds their idealism in sensuality. For them, beauty is a process, not an endpoint-a philosophy mirrored in the fragrance’s evolving layers.

Relationships

They attract kindred spirits who crave reinvention. Lovers are drawn to their ability to make the mundane feel sacred, as if every touch is a ritual. The rose and lily-of-the-valley heart notes reveal a tenderness beneath their experimental fervor.

Lifestyle

Their home is a cabinet of curiosities, filled with dried flowers, tinctures, and handwritten recipes. They burn candles at odd hours and host salons where ideas ferment like fine wine. The scent’s strong sillage ensures their presence is felt long after they’ve left the room.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can border on manipulation; the very spices that entice may overwhelm. They must guard against losing themselves in the chase for perfection, lest they become as ephemeral as their concoctions.

Conclusion

Mysteriously No 2 is an elixir for those who see the world as raw material. Like the Alchemist, it transmutes warmth into wonder, leaving a trail of intoxicating possibility in its wake.