Marseille by Comme des Garcons
Men Women 2021
Description
Marseille by Comme des Garçons is a woody floral musk fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2021, this composition features the olfactory signature of Quentin Bisch.
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499 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 9.2%
- Neutral 12%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
499 votes
Season
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231 votes
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About Marseille
Marseille by Comme des Garçons is a woody floral musk fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2021, this composition features the olfactory signature of Quentin Bisch.
White flowers Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
236 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
237 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
276 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
230 votes
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5 reviews
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Brutally honest: the name, bottle and juice are pure Marseille soap. It doesn’t smell like generic soap, but that concentrated liquid we used to keep by the sink. It opens astringent and sharp, packed with neroli and orange blossom, like a pure blend. The initial hit is energetic but not unpleasant, then it softens to reveal that natural side that brings back faithful memories. A wonderful proposal, low-profile yet noticeable in its surroundings. Ideal for the office or sunny days in Valencia. Unisex, versatile and with decent longevity. The price could be a little lower, but surely it can be found on offer.
It smells like classic olive oil, copra and palm Marseille soap, not the Castile kind. It’s that all-time clean scent, the one grandmothers used and which is now in detergents. The perfumer has adapted it to work as a fragrance, using molecules that enhance that floral and musky scent, with an amber and woody touch. It’s very soapy but the sharp note is attenuated, softened though not erased. The subtle amber polishes the aroma without sweetening it. It pleases almost everyone and is unisex, slightly feminine, usable all year round. Projection is moderate; it fades to a bubble after an hour and lingers more on clothes. €85 for 50ml. It’s niche due to its similarity, not innovation. If you like soapy perfumes, it’s a must; if not, there are cheaper options like Pure Soap by Clean. Do not confuse it with Villoressi’s Teint de Neige, which is denser and heavier.
LUXURY SOAP IN A BOTTLE. It captures the realistic aroma of Marseille soap but elevates it to something poetic, nothing like supermarket detergent. The opening is sharp and astringent, like a citrus explosion that plunges you headfirst into a freshly cut bar. Then it settles into something linear and impeccable, like freshly laundered clothes with luxury fabric softener. It’s pure soap, no frills or creaminess, all neat and fresh. I thought it would be for intimate use only, but it surprised me with compliments. Ideal for work, especially in places requiring impeccable cleanliness. Completely unisex, subtle but with a presence that leaves a mark.
It’s a direct clone of Marseille soap. Very strong for my taste and totally linear, smelling of soap from start to finish. After a while, I ended up getting saturated.
With respect, congratulations to lovers of soapy notes and those who, after olfactory loss from COVID, suffered their favourite perfumes turning into genuine stinky bombs. This does not happen with Comme des Garçons’ Marseille; it’s a refined and welcoming soap, like a hug, with excellent projection and versatility for any season. It’s not a beast with its eau de toilette concentration, but it behaves better than expected. The opening is impactful and lasts about three hours on my skin, then stays another three hours in a bubble worth the effort. It’s not one of the brand’s best-known scents, which pleases me, and it’s only found in specialist shops. It has an affordable niche price: around €85 for 50ml. Completely unisex, always test on skin. Excellent value for money.