Comme Des Garçons 2

Comme Des Garçons 2, inspired by Comme des Garçons 2 (1999)

Comme des Garçons 2 sets a flash of aldehydes (the fizzy, almost soapy sparkle of classic perfumery) and a little magnolia against an accord meant to smell of ink. The contrast is deliberate, light against shadow. Incense and labdanum, a sticky resin with a leathery amber tone, soon take over, while cumin and angelica root add a dry, slightly savoury edge. Cade oil brings a tarry smokiness to the base, under Chinese cedarwood and vetiver, with patchouli beneath.

About the original

Launched in 1999, 2 drew on Japanese calligraphy and the play of light and shadow. It is usually credited to Mark Buxton. The brand sells it as unisex and still offers it as an eau de toilette and an eau de parfum. A separate men's version, 2 Man, followed in 2004; this page refers to the original 2.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Comme des Garçons stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Wearers drawn to incense and smoke rather than fresh or floral scents are the natural audience. It is dry and austere, with no sweet notes at all. Cumin and cade oil can seem strange on first contact, and the ink accord is abstract rather than pretty.

Related scents

• Comme des Garcons Odeur 53
• Comme des Garcons Wonderwood

Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Notes: Ink, Incense, Amber, Labdanum, Patchouli, Chinese Cedarwood, New Aldehydes, Cumin, Angelica Root, Vetiver, Cade Oil, Maté Absolute, Magnolia, Folia Absolute

Aldehydes and magnolia open it with a clean sparkle, set against the dark ink accord.

Incense and labdanum build the heart, joined by cumin and angelica root, with maté absolute adding a dry, tea-like note.

Chinese cedarwood and vetiver form the base, with patchouli and amber underneath and cade oil adding a tarry smoke.

Is this Comme des Garçons 2 or 2 Man?

This page refers to the original Comme des Garçons 2 from 1999, sold as unisex. 2 Man (2004) is a separate men's fragrance.

What is the ink accord?

An abstract note built to suggest calligraphy ink, dark and dry. In 2 it sits against the lighter aldehydes and magnolia.

Is it smoky?

Yes. Incense and cade oil give it a dry smokiness, though the aldehydes keep the opening lighter.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Comme des Garçons and Comme des Garçons 2 are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Comme des Garçons in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.