Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Comme des Garcons is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Comme des Garcons (1994) dominated by Warm 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, Amber, Aromatic, Woody.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Comme des Garcons scores 4.01/5 vs Comme des Garcons 2 at 4.18/5. On r/fragrance, Comme des Garcons sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Comme des Garcons 2 is 6.5/10 (mixed). Comme des Garcons's standout strength: Original, avant-garde fragrances that stand out without being overpowering. 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 Comme des Garcons and Comme des Garcons 2 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Amber, Aromatic, Woody, Cinnamon. Comme des Garcons: The CDG fragrance community is highly passionate and loyal, with particular praise for the Incense line (especially Avignon and Kyoto) and signature scents like CDG 2. 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, Comme des Garcons or Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

Comme des Garcons: Poor performance and longevity, especially in warmer weather Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Comme des Garcons vs Comme des Garcons 2?

Accepted Answer

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

Comme des Garcons vs Comme des Garcons 2

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (6)

Uniek voor Comme des Garcons (8)

Uniek voor Comme des Garcons 2 (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Comme des Garcons

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Community-sentimentpuls — Comme des Garcons 2

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Eigenschap	Comme des Garcons	Comme des Garcons 2
Merk	Comme des Garcons	Comme des Garcons
Jaar	1994	1999
Beoordeling	4.01	4.18
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	14	18