Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Neandertal Them is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Neandertal (2020) dominated by Amber 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 3 accords: Amber, Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Neandertal Them or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Neandertal Them scores 3.87/5 vs Comme des Garcons 2 at 4.18/5. On r/fragrance, Neandertal Them sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Comme des Garcons 2 is 6.5/10 (mixed). Neandertal Them's standout strength: Unique and original scent profiles with unconventional structure. 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 Neandertal Them and Comme des Garcons 2 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Woody, Aromatic, Magnolia. Neandertal Them: Neandertal fragrances receive praise for their distinctive, experimental character and artistic vision that delivers a memorable olfactory experience. 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, Neandertal Them or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Neandertal Them: Inconsistent longevity and projection across different skin types Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Neandertal Them vs Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Neandertal Them scores highest for spring wear; Comme des Garcons 2 scores highest for fall wear. Neandertal Them leans daytime, Comme des Garcons 2 leans daytime.

Neandertal Them vs Comme des Garcons 2

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Neandertal Them (12)

Unique to Comme des Garcons 2 (17)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Neandertal Them

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Comme des Garcons 2

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Attribute	Neandertal Them	Comme des Garcons 2
Brand	Neandertal	Comme des Garcons
Year	2020	1999
Rating	3.87	4.18
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	18