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Comme des Garcons · Sold as unisex
Standard
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where urban crispness meets a comforting base note.
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StandardPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessF · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009 by Comme des Garçons, Standard is an avant-garde Woody Spicy fragrance created by perfumer Olivier Pescheux. The composition begins with fresh citrus and green notes that evoke a crisp morning walk through the city, only to transition into a warm base of powdery woods and musk that feels both familiar and subtly subversive. This duality is emblematic of Comme des Garçons' 'anti-fashion' ethos, challenging conventional notions of what a fragrance should be.
Standard's citrus and green top notes dissipate quickly, so apply it in layers to ensure that the powdery woods and musk come through. It pairs well with the cool air of early mornings but can feel too light for late evenings.
Fig. 01 — Standard, Comme des Garcons
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Olivier Pescheux
East meets WestOlivier Pescheux is a master perfumer at Givaudan whose work draws deeply from his extensive travels through the Middle East and Asia.
“The idea behind Eau Capitale was to illustrate the perfect perfume for a Parisien/Parisienne: chic and elegant, but also sensual and sexy, ready for a date at any time.”
Olivier Pescheux · fragroom, March 2020
Designer Comme des Garcons
More from the house · founded 1969 · Japan
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 10%.