2019
Celluloid Galbanum
Domitille Michalon-BertierThe nose · 13 fragrances · also made Invictus Victory Elixir (2023)Portrait →

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Comme des Garcons  ·  Sold as unisex

Celluloid Galbanum

The crisp, refreshing air in a modern art gallery where green foliage meets contemporary design and subtle woody notes create an atmosphere of unexpected harmony.

3.70130 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
greenfloralaromaticbalsamicbitter
Celluloid GalbanumPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessCeladon · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares galbanum, floral notes and musk8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate46% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak8%
Moderate40%
Long lasting31%
Eternal15%
SillageModerate39% say strong or enormous
Intimate14%
Moderate47%
Strong24%
Enormous15%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine4%
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Unisex58%
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Feminine38%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2019 and crafted by perfumer Domitille Michalon Bertier, Celluloid Galbanum by Comme des Garçons is a bold Floral Green fragrance that embodies the brand's avant-garde ethos. The composition opens with a vibrant green galbanum note that cuts through an aromatic and floral heart, anchored by a subtle balsamic base with hints of bitterness. This juxtaposition creates an intriguing tension that keeps the scent evolving throughout the day.

How to wear it

Apply one or two sprays for a balanced experience — the galbanum note is quite vibrant but fades within an hour. The balsamic base develops over time, so it's best to let it evolve on your skin rather than layering heavily.

Fig. 01 — Celluloid Galbanum, Comme des Garcons

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Domitille Michalon-Bertier portrait
03 · The nose

Domitille Michalon-Bertier

Perfume as a library of smells

Domitille Michalon Bertier is a Vice President Perfumer at IFF who trained at ISIPCA between 1992 and 1994, part of the school's YSL promotion, and joined IFF as a trainee in 1994 before being promoted to Senior Perfumer in 2007.

13fragrances
Frenchnationality

Designer Comme des Garcons

More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan

Celluloid GalbanumDover Street Market
Try it layered

With Comme des Garcons Dover Street Market

Adds woody, amber and fresh spicy; shares two accords.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.70/ 5 · 130 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 23%.

Love28%
Like39%
OK9%
Dislike20%
Hate3%
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