Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

Comme des Garçons by Mark Buxton

89%

Ikon Pure EDT

Zirh

Comparison

89%

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP Comme des Garçons · 1999 U

Ikon Pure EDT Zirh · 2012 M

Top

Aldehydes

Angelica

Tea

Mandarin

Mate

Heart

Ink

Magnolia

Nutmeg

Bay Leaf

Coriander

Base

Incense

Patchouli

Cedar

Vetiver

Amber

Top

Pear

Ginger

Lemon

Lime

Cardamom

Heart

Water Lily

Cinnamon

Ivy

Iris

Labdanum

Base

Vetiver

Cedar

Ambergris

Frankincense

Patchouli

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Comme des Garcons 2 Eau de Parfum bottle

Comme des Garcons 2 EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDT
U	Gender	M
1999	Year	2012
££	Price Tier	££

Ikon Pure EDT

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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 - Ikon Pure EDT

This flanker isn't terrible, but it's not exactly setting the world on fire either. Expect a pleasant, if uninspired, freshie that might leave you wanting more 'oomph' in the performance department. Definitely a 'room freshener' for some.

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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

Ikon Pure EDT

Notes

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

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

Only in Ikon Pure

Pear 21% Ginger 19% Lemon 17% Lime 16% Cardamom 15% Artemisia 13%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 10% vs 22%

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

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

Only in Ikon Pure

Water Lily 24% Ivy 20% Iris 18% Labdanum 17%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 17% vs 15%

Cedar 17% vs 22%

Vetiver 17% vs 24%

Only in Comme des Garcons 2

Incense 19% Amber 15% Labdanum 15%

Only in Ikon Pure

Ambergris 19% Frankincense 18%

Accords

Comme des Garcons 2 Ikon Pure

100%

Aromatic

89%

79%

Woody

100%

58%

Fresh

95%

52%

Citrus

94%

48%

Warm Spicy

88%

74%

Amber

80%

70%

Fresh Spicy

76%

66%

Aldehydic

Fruity

66%

Aquatic

66%

Green

64%

57%

Floral

51%

Musky

Aromatic shared

100%

89%

Woody shared

79%

100%

Fresh shared

58%

95%

Citrus shared

52%

94%

Warm Spicy shared

48%

88%

Amber shared

74%

80%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

76%

Aldehydic

66%

Fruity

66%

Aquatic

66%

Green

64%

Floral

57%

Musky

51%

Performance

Comme des Garcons 2 Ikon Pure

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

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.

Ikon Pure

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Its fresh and subtle nature makes it highly suitable for casual wear or the office, where strong projection isn't desired. However, its perceived lack of 'oomph' means it struggles to make an impact on dates or formal occasions.