ChamomileOpens with
French labdanumHeart
IncenseDries down to
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Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon
The hushed whispers of a late-night conversation in a dimly lit church, where the scent of incense lingers long after the candles have been extinguished.
Smells likechurch incense
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Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: AvignonPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessVelvet Incenso · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2002, Comme des Garçons Series 3 Incense: Avignon by Bertrand Duchaufour is a fragrance that captures the essence of its namesake city's incense tradition. The composition begins with chamomile and elemi, which introduce an aromatic freshness before giving way to warm spices, labdanum, and ambrette. At its heart lies a complex blend of incense, myrrh, olibanum, and cedarwood, all anchored by the smoky, woody base notes of patchouli and oak moss. This fragrance is quintessentially Comme des Garçons — it blends tradition with avant-garde elements to create an olfactory experience that is both familiar and unexpected.
Apply this fragrance sparingly to avoid overwhelming its intricate layers. The aldehydes and spices will fade quickly, but the rich base notes will last throughout the day, making it perfect for evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon, 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
Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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A community favourite: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 7%.