Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Comme des Garcons 2 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Comme des Garcons (1999) dominated by Aromatic accords. Encre Noire is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Lalique (2006) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Aromatic, Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Comme des Garcons 2 scores 4.18/5 vs Encre Noire at 4.15/5. On r/fragrance, Comme des Garcons 2 sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Encre Noire is 7.8/10 (positive). Comme des Garcons 2's standout strength: Distinctive aldehydic opening with prominent ink note. Encre Noire's standout strength: Excellent value for money, niche quality at affordable price. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Comme des Garcons 2 and Encre Noire smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Aromatic, Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy, Vetiver. 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. Encre Noire: The r/fragrance community views Encre Noire as an excellent value niche fragrance with distinctive character, praised for its woody, cypress-driven composition and quality at its price point.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Comme des Garcons 2 or Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

Encre Noire: Good performance and longevity when applied correctly Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Comme des Garcons 2 vs Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

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

Comme des Garcons 2 vs Encre Noire

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (1)

Unice pentru Comme des Garcons 2 (17)

Unice pentru Encre Noire (3)

Acorduri comune (4)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Comme des Garcons 2

Pozitiv

Negativ

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Encre Noire

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Comme des Garcons 2	Encre Noire
Brand	Comme des Garcons	Lalique
An	1999	2006
Evaluare	4.18	4.15
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	masculine
Total note	18	4