Papyrus Oud 71 EDP

Parle Moi de Parfum by Michel Almairac

87%

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

Comme des Garçons by Mark Buxton

Comparison

87%

Papyrus Oud 71 EDP Parle Moi de Parfum · 2018 M

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP Comme des Garçons · 1999 U

Top

Papyrus

Ginger

Bergamot

Lemon

Lavender

Heart

Cedar

Sandalwood

Pink Pepper

Patchouli

Orris

Base

Frankincense

Vetiver

Vanilla

Leather

Labdanum

Top

Aldehydes

Angelica

Tea

Mandarin

Mate

Heart

Ink

Magnolia

Nutmeg

Bay Leaf

Coriander

Base

Incense

Patchouli

Cedar

Vetiver

Amber

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Papyrus Oud 71 EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	U
2018	Year	1999
££	Price Tier	££

Comme des Garcons 2 Eau de Parfum bottle

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Papyrus Oud 71 EDP

This is Michel Almairac's love letter to his own creation, the legendary Gucci Pour Homme (2003). It’s divisive; some say it perfects the original, others that the 'oud' note ruins it. Expect dry, woody, and intensely aromatic elegance, but know that some find the dry-down cloying.

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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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Papyrus Oud 71 EDP

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

Notes

Only in Papyrus Oud 71

Papyrus 20% Ginger 13% Bergamot 12% Lemon 11% Lavender 11% Basil 11% Artemisia 11% Petitgrain 11%

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

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

Only in Papyrus Oud 71

Cedar 17% Sandalwood 15% Pink Pepper 12% Patchouli 12% Orris 12% Geranium 11% Jasmine 11% Carnation 10%

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

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

Shared Notes

Vetiver 11% vs 17%

Labdanum 9% vs 14%

Amber 9% vs 15%

Only in Papyrus Oud 71

Frankincense 14% Vanilla 10% Leather 10% Oakmoss 9% Musk 9% Tonka Bean 9% Sage 9%

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

Incense 19% Patchouli 17% Cedar 17%

Accords

Papyrus Oud 71 Comme des Garcons 2

100%

Woody

79%

63%

Aromatic

100%

63%

Amber

74%

58%

Fresh Spicy

70%

Aldehydic

66%

Fresh

58%

Floral

57%

Citrus

52%

Musky

51%

49%

Powdery

46%

Warm Spicy

48%

46%

Earthy

46%

Leather

Woody shared

100%

79%

Aromatic shared

63%

100%

Amber shared

63%

74%

Fresh Spicy shared

58%

70%

Aldehydic

66%

Fresh

58%

Floral

57%

Citrus

52%

Musky

51%

Powdery

49%

Warm Spicy shared

46%

48%

Earthy

46%

Leather

46%

Performance

Papyrus Oud 71 Comme des Garcons 2

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Papyrus Oud 71

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate projection and sophisticated woody-amber profile make it versatile for office and formal wear, leaning mature. Reviewers mention it as an 'office-safe' professional scent, yet its refined depth also suits dates and cooler evenings.

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.