‘The new Bond is living in the 21st century, exhibiting emotional depth that removes him from the physically tough and emotionally weak alpha-male stereotype, with a balance between being ferocious and subtle. More human, easier to identify yourself with.
The fantasy remains, growing stronger than before, and I love losing myself in it.’
@Nischparfym
‘The fragrance opens with a spicy and aromatic blast of lavender and pink pepper. In the mid, cypriol and pine tar dominates and after a while an unexpected burst of cinnamon comes into play. The drydown has a dense and somewhat vinyl-leather aura thanks to the cedar and patchouli combo. Its also very elegant with warm richness from vanilla and labdanum.
As I already touched on, M V2Q has some similarities to Black, which happens to be one of my all-time favourite fragrances. Just like Black, M V2Q morphs and transforms as it develops on your skin, showing once again that Antoine Lie is an absolute master of his craft. But more importantly, M V2Q smells fantastic! The scent profile is super luxurious and elegant and is best suited for formal or special occasions.
Its tough to confess, but it might even have what it takes to challenge Black as my favourite from this brand! Also, at 28% concentration, the performance is beastly! All in all, M V2Q is a fantastic release is another fine example of how Puredistance and Antoine Lie put their heart and soul into each creation.’
Parfumistans Blogg
‘Somehow I imagine, after its sunny opening, MV2Q, in the middlenotes, as a dry, dark, log of wood lying together with some black, leather in the desert warmed up in the sunlight at midday. When MV2Q reaches the basenotes, the sun sets and the perfume calms down and transforms to a darker, softer and cosier evening fragance. MV2Q is a fragrance that seems to be tailor-made to accompanying the progress of the day into the night and to emphasize the characteristics of each part to the wearer. As usual with Puredistance, an intriguing, very well made fragrance, which is concentrated and therfore even the smallest 17,5 ml flacon (pictured above) will last for a very, very long time.’
‘Puredistance’s M V2Q is very longlasting and quite linear in its development, fading slowly instead of giving you twists and turns. It is a solid composition without any flaws, but also not a very complicated one, so it’s easy to grasp its shape. I can’t even clearly smell many of the listed notes such as cinnamon or cypriol, or even vanilla, but they certainly add a lot of texture. I have to say that I adore M V2Q, and for me this is a very comfortable fragrance, given that it sits in the middle of an array of leather fragrances that I am used to wearing. So, for any leather lover, this might be a delight and something that you can even blind buy.’
‘True to the soul of M, this new composition is built on key notes of cinnamon, patchouli and labdanum, but Puredistance MV2Q softens the alpha-male elements through the addition of a floral heart, consisting of orange blossom and a gorgeous jasmine sambac. I detect none of the leather featured in the original; rather, a strapping and smoky pine tar note to affirm its masculine edge, softened again by a smoldering vanilla and tonka base. While M suggested the leather interior of an Aston Martin, Puredistance MV2Q expresses the curves of the body. Like Daniel Craig as Bond 007, Puredistance MV2Q is utterly smooth and immeasurably refined. True to the carefully-curated lineup of Puredistance creations, MV2Q is an extrait with excellent projection and longevity.’
‘My impressions after some martinis (shaken, not stirred of course) and even more sniffing: At core M V2Q is a modern and fascinating leather fragrance. Smooth, powerful, bright, and despite a flowery sidefocus very masculine also. Suited for stylish gentlemen on a mission. But also comforting as much as 007 can be in his romantic moments.’
