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Comme des Garcons · Sold as unisex
Odeur 53
The industrial chic of a modern gallery, where the cold precision of metal meets the warmth of raw earth.
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Odeur 53Premium · $100–250
28%Similar accords, often for lessBeach Dreams Forever · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares sand8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Odeur 53 by Comme des Garçons, launched in 1998 and crafted by perfumer Martine Pallix, is an avant-garde exploration of metallic and mineral notes. The fragrance opens with a striking blend of metallic and clay accords that evoke the rawness of earth and metal. As it settles, the composition reveals a woody musk base that grounds the metallic elements in a more familiar, yet still unconventional, scent profile. This juxtaposition creates a distinctive olfactory experience that aligns perfectly with Comme des Garçons' ethos of 'anti-fashion.'
Apply Odeur 53 in light sprays — its metallic opening can be intense. Allow it to settle for an hour before stepping out; this ensures that the woody musk base fully integrates with the top notes, creating a more balanced scent profile. It reads best in cooler environments where the metallic and earthy nuances stand out.
Fig. 01 — Odeur 53, Comme des Garcons
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Martine Pallix
Abstraction as adventureMartine Pallix built her career as a perfumer for IFF, collaborating with Adidas, Annayake, Comme des Garçons, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jean Charles Brosseau.
Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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The originalOdeur 53Comme des Garcons · Premium · $100–250Victoria's Secret · 2019Beach Dreams ForeverShares Sandunder $40★ 5.00 (5)23%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 16%.