AldehydesOpens with
InkHeart
CedarDries down to
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Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words
A modern office where bright sunlight filters through glass walls, mixing fresh citrus notes with subtle spiciness and the dry scent of ink on paper.
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Comme des Garcons 2 Silver WordsPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessClub de Nuit Blue Iconic · ArmafBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 16 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008, Comme des Garçons 2 Silver Words by Mark Buxton is an aromatic woody fragrance that embodies the brand's avant-garde ethos. The opening notes of aldehydes and mandarin orange are bright and fresh, creating a crisp, almost metallic sparkle. This freshness gives way to caraway and mate, which add a subtle spiciness and herbal depth. Angelica and tea soften the transition into the heart, where ink and magnolia introduce an intriguing contrast — dry and inky against lush florals. The base notes of cedar, amber, and labdanum provide warmth and longevity, grounding the composition with earthy richness.
Apply this fragrance in light layers — its aromatic top notes are vibrant but fleeting. The base notes develop over time, so it's better to build up gradually rather than overwhelming the senses at first spritz.
Fig. 01 — Comme des Garcons 2 Silver Words, Comme des Garcons
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Mark Buxton
The blind-test prodigyMark Buxton, born in England and raised near Hamburg, entered perfumery almost by accident: at 21, a German game show challenge to identify 600 perfumes by scent alone caught the attention of Haarmann & Reimer, who offered him a place in their Paris training program.
The Comme des Garcons 2 line
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Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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Adds smoky, leather and balsamic; shares incense and cedar and 1 more note.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 8%.