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Home Fragrances Shirley May 2 For 2 Men
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Eau de toilette

Shirley May 2 For 2 Men

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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

2 For 2 Men Shirley May, that first saw the light of day in 2009, is positioned as a masculine fragrance, rooted in the wood, musk, and floral families. The fragrance concentration is eau de toilette.

Country of origin — the United Arab Emirates, and that already says something about the quality. 2 For 2 Men Shirley May — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The olfactory structure of 2 For 2 Men is shaped as a cohesive olfactory arc, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The creative approach of Shirley May is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

Right at the start you sense radiant lemon-bergamot opening notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Green Chord and Spices. Exactly these 4 notes build a burst of citrus freshness that is impossible to miss.

When the opening settles you detect Black Pepper, Gardenia and Ginger keeping a spicy-aromatic direction.

The internal accord map is built around these accords: Citrus, Floral, Musc and Wood forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Spicy enrich the profile without taking over.

At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Citrus, Green, Spicy and Whiteflower. The framework further includes Wood, Musk and Floral.

Taken together 2 For 2 Men sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best judged on skin.

Gender Male
Brand Shirley May
Segment Massmarket perfumery
Country United Arab Emirates
Website http://shirleymay.com
Year of production 2009
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder SAPG

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Note photo Green Chord
Green Chord
Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Gardenia
Gardenia
Note photo Ginger
Ginger
Note photo Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Note photo Vetiver
Vetiver
Note photo musk
musk

Top notes

Bergamot Grapefruit Green Chord Spices

Heart notes

Black Pepper Gardenia Ginger

Base notes

Sandalwood Vetiver musk

Families

Family Floral Floral
Family Musk Musk
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Very high (more than 12 hours)
5
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Very conspicuous
5
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
100%
Unisex
0%
Female
0%
What kind of event
Date
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Wedding
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Sport
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Sleep
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For party
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For every day
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Sex
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For Holiday
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Theatre
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Office
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Winter
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Spring
Spring
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Summer
Summer
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Autumn
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For what style / mood
Casual
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Gala
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Classic
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Avant-garde
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Romantic
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Sporty
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For what age
under 18
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18-25 years old
50%
26-35 years old
50%
36-45 years
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46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
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On the wrist
0%
On the knees
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On the back of the neck
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Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
50%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
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3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Effect
Attracts attention
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Intensity
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Packaging quality
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A green spicy scent with flowers, which are again green, and ginger. Because of this ginger, it's a bit soapy, but it still smells bright and refreshing 😒
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