by Comme des Garcons
Comme des Garçons 2 Man is a deeply atmospheric, smoky woody fragrance centered around incense and vetiver, with a fresh, slightly fizzy opening powered by aldehydes and mint. It unfolds with a striking balance of medicinal, aromatic notes—caraway, nutmeg, and saffron—before settling into a dry, elegant base of mahogany, leather, and incense. Many note its resemblance to a snuffed-out candle or a cathedral filled with smoldering incense, drawing vivid mental images of old wooden pews, monk’s robes, and autumnal forests. While its performance is moderately long-lasting and sillage is distinctive yet intimate, some users find it becomes less noticeable after a few hours, and a few report a synthetic or chemical character in the drydown. The fragrance is widely considered unisex in spirit, though most orientations lean masculine. It shines in cooler weather, especially autumn and winter, and suits those drawn to artful, introspective scents rather than mainstream or overtly sensual ones.