Question 1

What's the difference between Gideon and Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Gideon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yanina Yakusheva (2019) dominated by Fresh Spicy 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: Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Amber, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Gideon or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gideon scores 4.00/5 vs Comme des Garcons 2 at 4.18/5. 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 Gideon and Comme des Garcons 2 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Amber, Floral, Cedar. 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, Gideon or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Gideon vs Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Gideon scores highest for fall wear; Comme des Garcons 2 scores highest for fall wear. Gideon leans evening, Comme des Garcons 2 leans daytime.

Gideon vs Comme des Garcons 2

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Gideon (14)

Unique to Comme des Garcons 2 (16)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Gideon	Comme des Garcons 2
Brand	Yanina Yakusheva	Comme des Garcons
Year	2019	1999
Rating	4.00	4.18
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	18