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Comme des Garcons by Comme des Garcons

Men Women 1994

Perfumer
Mark Buxton

Description

Comme des Garçons by Comme des Garçons is a chypre fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1994, the nose behind this composition is Mark Buxton. The top notes are cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg; the heart notes include coriander, rose, geranium and cedar; while the base notes reveal honey, incense, pepper, French labdanum, styrax and sandalwood.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 40%
  • Spring 13%
  • Summer 7.1%
  • Autumn 40%
  • Day 50%
  • Night 50%

Key notes

Community

1,001 votes

  • Positive 78%
  • Negative 17%
  • Neutral 4.9%
positive reviews 1.0 k community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterUnisex

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In the collection

Leading answer I want it

3,028 votes

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Leading answer Autumn

695 votes

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Leading answer Night

447 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Comme des Garcons

Main accord warm-spicy Year 1994 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Mark Buxton

Comme des Garçons by Comme des Garçons is a chypre fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1994, the nose behind this composition is Mark Buxton. The top notes are cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg; the heart notes include coriander, rose, geranium and cedar; while the base notes reveal honey, incense, pepper, French labdanum, styrax and sandalwood.

Spices Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Woods and mosses Sweet and gourmand Resins and balsams

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

307 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

399 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

191 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

141 votes

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  1. Espartaco

    This isn’t a chypre; it’s a spiced oriental at its most intense. It’s pure fire, anguishing and unsettling: cinnamon, cinnamon, and more cinnamon. Spicy like eating a Hot Tamales gum, with that powdery aftertaste of cinnamon from old buns. It smells like an artificial Christmas cookie or a decorative Christmas candle. I love that such a rare fragrance for men and women slipped into a sober, minimalist bottle. A brilliant joke by Rei Kawakubo that broke clichés. It’s difficult to wear, but I put it on from time to time to suffer, purely for the pleasure of hating it, just as I did with Egoiste.

    • Cinnamon

  2. Espartaco

    This isn’t a chypre; it’s a maximally spiced oriental. It’s pure fire, anguishing and unsettling: cinnamon, cinnamon, and more cinnamon. Spicy like eating a Hot Tamales gum, with that powdery aftertaste of old-fashioned cinnamon buns. It smells just like an artificial Christmas cookie or a decorative Christmas candle. I love that such a strange fragrance for men and women slipped into a sober, minimalist bottle. A brilliant joke by Rei Kawakubo that broke clichés. It’s difficult to wear, but I put it on occasionally to suffer, purely for the sake of hating it, just as I do with Egoiste.

    • Cinnamon

  3. Monti

    It’s an intense masterpiece from Comme des Garçons, more oriental than chypre. The stars are a spiced cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, which bring sweetness and character, softening with honey at the end. It has incredible sillage and longevity, ideal for cold weather and formal events, though if you overdo it, it can be intrusive. Once someone told me it smelled like a wealthy older lady; I suppose it’s due to its character. In the end, like everything from CdG, it doesn’t leave anyone indifferent, but in my opinion and by my nose, it’s excellent.

    • Cinnamon
    • Honey
    • Clove
    • Nutmeg

  4. Monti

    It’s an intense masterpiece from Comme des Garçons, more oriental than chypre. The protagonists are a cinnamon-laced note, cloves and nutmeg, which give sweetness and character, softening with honey at the end. It has incredible trail and longevity, ideal for cold weather and formal events, though if you overdo it, it can be intrusive. Once someone told me it smelled like a wealthy older lady; I’m sure it’s due to its character. In the end, like everything from CdG, it leaves no one indifferent, but in my opinion and nose, it’s excellent.

    • Cinnamon
    • Honey
    • Clove
    • Nutmeg

  5. drakecito

    To me, it’s a true oriental. Beyond the cinnamon, it smells of honey and a velvety rose blending with spices and incense. Unlike 2 Man, it’s not versatile and can be quite overpowering. It’s another gem from CdG; although it’s my predecessor, I do enjoy wearing it occasionally in small doses, just as I did with Egoiste. It’s a masterpiece that’s no longer made, but it needs to be used sparingly and only at times.

    • Cinnamon
    • Honey
    • Incense
    • Rose

  6. drakecito

    To me, it’s a true oriental. Beyond the cinnamon, it smells of honey and a velvet rose blending with spices and incense. Unlike 2 Man, it’s not versatile and can be quite overpowering. It’s another gem from CdG; although it’s my predecessor, I do enjoy wearing it occasionally in small doses, just as I did with Egoiste. It’s a marvel that is no longer produced, but it must be used with care and in moderation.

    • Cinnamon
    • Honey
    • Incense
    • Rose