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Comme des Garcons Series 2 Red: Harissa
The bustling energy of a vibrant street market, where the scent of spices mingles with fresh produce and the air buzzes with activity.
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Comme des Garcons Series 2 Red: HarissaPremium · $100–250
38%Similar accords, often for lessValensole Lavender · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Launched in 2001 and created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, Comme des Garçons Series 2 Red: Harissa is a bold interpretation of the spicy and aromatic notes that define its name. This fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citrus and green accents, which quickly give way to a warm, complex blend of spices. The heart of the composition features a rich fougère accord, grounding the scent in an earthy, fresh complexity. It’s a daring olfactory statement that aligns perfectly with Comme des Garçons’ avant-garde ethos.
Harissa projects strongly due to its spicy notes, so one or two sprays will suffice. Allow it time to settle on your skin before layering — the warmth of your body helps bring out the full depth of the spice blend.
Fig. 01 — Comme des Garcons Series 2 Red: Harissa, Comme des Garcons
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 16%.