Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ilex is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Cultus Artem (2019) 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 6 accords: Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, Ilex or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ilex scores 3.78/5 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 Ilex and Comme des Garcons 2 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Comme des Garcons 2: La communauté r/fragrance considère CDG 2 comme un parfum de niche distinctif avec un profil aldéhydique-encrier intéressant, mais le consensus suggère qu'il a été reformulé pour le pire au fil du temps.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ilex or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Ilex vs Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Ilex scores highest for all seasons wear; Comme des Garcons 2 scores highest for fall wear. Ilex leans daytime, Comme des Garcons 2 leans daytime.

Ilex vs Comme des Garcons 2

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à Comme des Garcons 2 (18)

Accords communs (6)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Comme des Garcons 2

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Ilex	Comme des Garcons 2
Marque	Cultus Artem	Comme des Garcons
Année	2019	1999
Évaluation	3.78	4.18
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	0	18