Question 1

What's the difference between Fleurs de Sel and Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Fleurs de Sel is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Miller Harris (2007) dominated by Aromatic accords. Comme des Garcons 2 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Comme des Garcons (1999) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 4 accords: Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Fleurs de Sel or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fleurs de Sel scores 4.10/5 vs Comme des Garcons 2 at 4.18/5. On r/fragrance, Fleurs de Sel sits at 6.2/10 (mixed) while Comme des Garcons 2 is 6.5/10 (mixed). Fleurs de Sel's standout strength: Elegant bottle design. Comme des Garcons 2's standout strength: Distinctive aldehydic opening with prominent ink note. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Fleurs de Sel and Comme des Garcons 2 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Amber, Angelica. Fleurs de Sel: Fleurs de Sel generates modest interest in the community but shows a pattern of initial appeal followed by declining satisfaction. Comme des Garcons 2: The r/fragrance community views CDG 2 as a distinctive niche fragrance with an interesting aldehydic-ink profile, but consensus suggests it has been reformulated for the worse over time.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fleurs de Sel or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Fleurs de Sel vs Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Fleurs de Sel scores highest for summer wear; Comme des Garcons 2 scores highest for fall wear. Fleurs de Sel leans daytime, Comme des Garcons 2 leans daytime.

Fleurs de Sel vs Comme des Garcons 2

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Fleurs de Sel (9)

Unique to Comme des Garcons 2 (15)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Comme des Garcons 2

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Attribute	Fleurs de Sel	Comme des Garcons 2
Brand	Miller Harris	Comme des Garcons
Year	2007	1999
Rating	4.10	4.18
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	18