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Comme des Garcons · Sold as unisex
Black
The sharp contrast between a bustling city street and the warm glow of an underground bar.
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BlackPremium · $100–250
34%Similar accords, often for lessThis is Him · Zadig & VoltaireMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares black pepper and incense8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012, Black by Comme des Garçons is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men, crafted by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu. The composition opens with fresh spicy notes that give way to warm spices and smoky accords, creating an intriguing tension between freshness and depth. A woody base of amber and aromatic woods adds warmth and complexity, grounding the scent in rich earthy tones.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points, as the smoky and woody notes develop slowly on skin. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to the body rather than from across a room, allowing its nuances to unfold gradually.
Fig. 01 — Black, Comme des Garcons
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Antoine Maisondieu
Naturals with a modern conscienceAntoine Maisondieu is a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, trained at the perfumery school at Roure.
Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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The originalBlackComme des Garcons · Premium · $100–250Zadig & Voltaire · 2016This is HimShares Black pepper and Incense$40–100★ 4.11 (3,790)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 10%.