BeetrootOpens with
GingerHeart
IncenseDries down to
Natalie Gracia-CettoThe nose · 94 fragrances · also made Le Male Le Parfum (2020)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Comme des Garcons · Sold as unisex
Rouge
The moment when an urban café transitions into a cozy nightspot — the air is filled with the lingering scent of fresh spices, smoke from candles, and the subtle warmth of balsam.
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RougePremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessVisit For Men · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 and created by perfumer Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Rouge by Comme des Garçons is a daring exploration of contrasts. The fragrance opens with the unexpected freshness of beetroot, which cuts through the spicy notes of pink pepper and ginger, creating an immediate tension that engages the senses. As it evolves, incense and labdanum add depth, wrapping the composition in a smoky, balsamic embrace. Patchouli grounds the mix with its earthy warmth, ensuring Rouge remains both intriguing and wearable.
Apply Rouge sparingly at first; its complex layers unfold gradually. The beetroot top note fades quickly, but the spicy and smoky heart notes linger. It's best suited for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves with you.
Fig. 01 — Rouge, Comme des Garcons
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Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Twenty years of Fifi-winning craftNathalie Gracia-Cetto was born and raised in Grasse, the world's perfume capital, and earned a doctorate in pharmacology before training at the Givaudan Perfumery School.
Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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The originalRougeComme des Garcons · Premium · $100–250Azzaro · 2003Visit For MenShares 4 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 4.18 (1,851)
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 14%.