Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

Comme des Garçons by Mark Buxton

87%

Gucci pour Homme (2003) EDP

Gucci by Michel Almairac

Comparison

87%

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP Comme des Garçons · 1999 U

Gucci pour Homme (2003) EDP Gucci · 2003 M

Top

Aldehydes

Angelica

Tea

Mandarin

Mate

Heart

Ink

Magnolia

Nutmeg

Bay Leaf

Coriander

Base

Incense

Patchouli

Cedar

Vetiver

Amber

Top

Papyrus

Ginger

Artemisia

Basil

Bergamot

Heart

Cedar

Pink Pepper

Sandalwood

Patchouli

Orris

Base

Incense

Leather

Amber

Vetiver

Labdanum

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Comme des Garcons 2 Eau de Parfum bottle

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	M
1999	Year	2003
££	Price Tier	££

Gucci pour Homme (2003) Eau de Parfum bottle

Gucci pour Homme (2003) EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

This one is a total mind-bender - a love-it-or-hate-it scent that screams avant-garde. It’s got a loyal fanbase who sees it as futuristic and artistic, but others find it a challenging wear - potentially even headache-inducing. Prepare for a ride, because this isn't your average whiff.

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Our Verdict - Gucci pour Homme (2003) EDP

This isn't just a perfume; it's a cult classic that sends enthusiasts into a tailspin, not least because Gucci idiotically binned it. Forget its modern replacements - this is the real deal, a masterpiece of woody, smoky incense that still makes noses swoon, despite some performance gripes.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

Gucci pour Homme (2003) EDP

Notes

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

Aldehydes 28% Angelica 20% Tea 19% Mandarin 17% Mate 16%

Only in Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Papyrus 15% Ginger 14% Artemisia 12% Basil 12% Bergamot 12% Lavender 12% Lemon 12% Petitgrain 12%

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

Ink 20% Magnolia 17% Nutmeg 14% Bay Leaf 13% Coriander 13% Caraway 11% Cinnamon 11%

Only in Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Cedar 17% Pink Pepper 14% Sandalwood 14% Patchouli 12% Orris 11% Geranium 11% Carnation 11% Jasmine 10%

Shared Notes

Incense 18% vs 15%

Vetiver 17% vs 9%

Amber 15% vs 9%

Labdanum 14% vs 9%

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

Patchouli 17% Cedar 17%

Only in Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Leather 11% Vanilla 9% Oakmoss 9% Tonka Bean 9% Musk 9% Sage 8%

Accords

Comme des Garcons 2 Gucci pour Homme (2003)

100%

Aromatic

57%

79%

Woody

100%

74%

Amber

83%

70%

Fresh Spicy

46%

66%

Aldehydic

Smoky

62%

58%

Fresh

57%

Floral

48%

Warm Spicy

57%

Balsamic

56%

52%

Citrus

Powdery

52%

51%

Musky

Leather

50%

Earthy

45%

Aromatic shared

100%

57%

Woody shared

79%

100%

Amber shared

74%

83%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

46%

Aldehydic

66%

Smoky

62%

Fresh

58%

Floral

57%

Warm Spicy shared

48%

57%

Balsamic

56%

Citrus

52%

Powdery

52%

Musky

51%

Leather

50%

Earthy

45%

Performance

Comme des Garcons 2 Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Comme des Garcons 2

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its unique, often metallic and clean profile with moderate longevity and sillage makes it suitable for casual wear and dates where it can spark conversation. While some find it office-friendly due to its 'clean' aspect, its edgy 'industrial' vibe might be too assertive for strict formal settings and too complex for sporty occasions.

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich, woody-incense profile makes it unsuitable for sport and a bit heavy for office wear, though some reviewers found it subtle enough. It truly shines for formal events and dates, conveying a sophisticated and warm presence, with reviewers often describing it as an 'old classic' perfect for special occasions.