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Score
83/100

Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons 2

1999

Aldehydes, tea, and ink over incense — CDG's clinical 1999 classic, polarizing on purpose.

Comme des Garcons 2
aromatic
woody
amber

The take

What works

  • Aldehyde-tea-magazine-page inky weird CdG signature
  • Innovative excellent longevity unisex

Trade-offs

  • Clinical avant-garde character polarizes
  • Reads dated synthetic to modern noses

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
5–7 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring89%
Summer52%
Fall93%
Winter62%
Day100%
Night56%

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Different scent, similar vibe

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Comme des Garcons 2 smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Comme des Garçons Comme des Garcons 2 Love Hurts (76%), Comme des Garçons Comme des Garcons Happy Pillow (71%), Comme des Garçons Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words (69%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Comme des Garcons 2 last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 65/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Comme des Garcons 2?

Strongest in fall and spring, daytime-leaning.

Is Comme des Garcons 2 worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Aldehyde-tea-magazine-page inky weird CdG signature. Innovative excellent longevity unisex.

Details

Perfumer
Mark Buxton