PepperOpens with
IncenseHeart
PineDries down to
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Comme des Garcons · Sold as unisex
Dover Street Market
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, in a city café where modernity meets subtle refinement.
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Dover Street MarketPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessck IN2U Heat Him · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009 by Rei Kawakubo, Dover Street Market is a composition that embodies the avant-garde ethos of Comme des Garçons. The fragrance opens with fresh spices and citrus notes like pepper, bergamot, and mandarin orange, creating an immediate sense of vibrancy. As it evolves, incense and pine add a smoky depth, while balsamic elements from labdanum and patchouli ground the composition in warmth. This interplay between freshness and earthiness makes Dover Street Market a distinctive reflection of its creator's 'anti-fashion' philosophy.
Apply Dover Street Market with two sprays for optimal performance. The citrus and spicy top notes are bright but fleeting, while the smoky and woody base notes gradually unfold over time. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when its fresh yet warm character complements an urban environment.
Fig. 01 — Dover Street Market, Comme des Garcons
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Rei Kawakubo
Rei Kawakubo, born October 11, 1942, in Tokyo, studied fine art at Keio University before working in advertising, then as a freelance fashion stylist, founding the avant-garde label Comme des Garçons in 1969.
Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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The originalDover Street MarketComme des Garcons · Premium · $100–250Calvin Klein · 2010ck IN2U Heat HimShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.14 (37)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 5%.