What's the difference between William and Comme des Garcons 2?+
William is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yanina Yakusheva (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 3 accords: Aromatic, Amber, Floral.
Which is better, William or Comme des Garcons 2?+
By community rating, William scores 3.88/5 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.
Do William and Comme des Garcons 2 smell similar?+
They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Aromatic, Amber, Floral, Tea, Patchouli. 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.
Which lasts longer, William or Comme des Garcons 2?+
Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits William vs Comme des Garcons 2?+
William scores highest for spring wear; Comme des Garcons 2 scores highest for fall wear. William leans daytime, Comme des Garcons 2 leans daytime.
