Homme II

HOMME II by Kajal was created to complete a man's charm, charisma and uniqueness, with dedicated study on three aspects: the bottle's design, its colour, and the choice of raw materials. Launched in 2021 and signed by the same duo of noses behind Homme, Christian Carbonnel and Rosendo Mateu, it's a woody aromatic completely different from the first chapter: fresher, greener and more versatile.

The fragrance

Homme II opens with a fresh parade of citrus and green notes, warms into an aromatic, lightly spicy heart, then settles into an elegant, long-lasting woody base. The bottle's design is inspired by the famous Alhambra of Granada, the medieval palace whose name means "the red one" in Arabic: hence the choice of a copper finish, a metal historically symbolic of natural beauty and long-lasting durability.

How it evolves on skin

The opening combines bergamot, lemon, mandarin, amber, orange blossom and green notes, a fresh and complex accord. The heart warms up with lavender, clary sage and rosemary, animated by subtle hints of cloves and cinnamon that give it a touch of spice, balanced by an accord of peach and cedar. The base is dominated by Virginia cedarwood, the fragrance's main ingredient, accompanied by musk, oakmoss, saffron and a rich patchouli, for an elegant sillage and remarkable persistence.

Who we recommend Homme II to

We recommend Homme II to those who already loved the original Homme but want something fresher and more versatile, and to those who love woody aromatics with an original spicy-fruity touch thanks to the peach. It's a fragrance that works well both day and night.

Characteristics

Our opinion

Homme II manages to stand clearly apart from the original Homme while sharing the same olfactory signature: the fresh, green opening with its touch of peach makes it less austere, while the cedar base stays solid and elegant. We like it for its everyday versatility and a sillage that never tires.

Similar fragrances

If you love Homme II's fresh, woody-aromatic character, here are other fragrances that might win you over:

• Sandalvia by Bois 1920 – shares as many as six notes with Homme II, including clary sage, saffron, cedar, sandalwood and musk.
• Hazy Rose by Ramon Monegal – the same saffron, Virginia cedarwood and oakmoss accord, in a more floral key.
• Speachless by Lorenzo Pazzaglia – shares the peach, rosemary, clary sage, patchouli and sandalwood accord.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the Homme II bottle copper-coloured?
The design is inspired by the Alhambra of Granada, whose name means "the red one" in Arabic: the copper finish echoes both the palace's tones and the historic symbolism of copper as a metal of natural beauty and long-lasting durability.

How does Homme II differ from the original Homme?
While sharing the same two noses, Homme II is a completely different fragrance: fresher and greener in the opening, with an aromatic-spicy heart animated by peach, while Homme is more oriental and warm from the very start.

Who created Homme II?
The fragrance is signed by Christian Carbonnel and Rosendo Mateu, launched in 2021, six years after the original Homme.

What is Homme II's main ingredient?
Virginia cedarwood, which according to the brand gives the whole fragrance the elegance that defines it.

Product information

Brand

Kajal Perfumes Paris

Product name

Homme II

Type

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Gender

Men

Made in

France