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Comme des Garcons · Sold as unisex
Blue Encens
The moment you step into an old-world apothecary, where the scent of spices and herbs mingles with the warm glow of antique glass bottles.
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Blue EncensPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessNocturnal Life · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares incense and cinnamon8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Blue Encens by Comme des Garçons, launched in 2013, is an aromatic spicy fragrance that embodies the avant-garde spirit of its Parisian creators. The composition opens with a warm and fresh spiciness from cinnamon and other spices, creating a tension between comfort and intrigue. This leads into a heart of smoky, herbal notes that add depth and complexity, before settling into a rich, balsamic amber base that lingers warmly on the skin.
Apply Blue Encens in light layers; the spicy top notes are vibrant but fleeting. Focus on pulse points for a longer-lasting experience as the smoky and balsamic base notes emerge over time.
Fig. 01 — Blue Encens, Comme des Garcons
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Evelyne Boulanger
Luminosity and richness, especially in incenseÉvelyne Boulanger is a senior perfumer trained at ISIPCA who began her career at Robertet before moving through Givaudan and joining Symrise.
Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 11%.