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Comme des Garcons · Sold as feminine
Pearly Monster
A late-night walk through an art gallery where the cool air meets the warm glow of spotlights on avant-garde sculptures, creating a space that is both stimulating and soothing.
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Pearly MonsterPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessBakhoor Al Arais · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares cedar, amber and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006 by Comme des Garçons, Pearly Monster embodies the brand's avant-garde ethos with its distinctive blend of fresh florals and warm woody notes. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp freshness that quickly gives way to a heart of rose and white florals, creating an unexpected tension between modernity and tradition. The base notes of amber, vanilla, and powdery musk ground the composition, offering a comforting warmth that contrasts with its initial brightness.
Pearly Monster's bright opening notes fade within an hour, so apply it heavily to ensure the heart and base notes have ample time to develop. The powdery musk lingers close to the skin, making this fragrance best suited for intimate settings or cooler evenings.
Fig. 01 — Pearly Monster, Comme des Garcons
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Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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The originalPearly MonsterComme des Garcons · Premium · $100–250Swiss Arabian · 2012Bakhoor Al AraisShares Cedar, Amber and Vanillaunder $40★ 3.93 (101)44%Match
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Adds citrus, aromatic and leather; shares amber.
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 76%, disliked or hated by 0%.