30ml
30ml
COMME DES GARÇONS
ACCIDENT CHLOROPHYLL GARDENIA
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$75
Description
Accident Chlorophyll Gardenia by Comme des Garçons defies convention by bringing together two unexpected elements—an opulent, heady gardenia and the crisp, verdant freshness of chlorophyll. The result is a floral-green composition with an avant-garde edge, offering both the lush florality of a botanical garden in bloom and the bright energy of freshly cut grass. Playful contrasts abound, with spicy pepper and spearmint lending lift, while galbanum and pea accord deepen the green character. Soft musk underpins the scent, creating a wearable and modern bouquet that’s as intriguing as it is surprising.
Perfumer: Caroline Dumur
Scent Profile
Green
Floral
Fresh
Slightly Spicy
Modern
Notes
Top Notes
Cosmofruit
Spearmint Oil
Pink Pepper Co2
Black Pepper Oil Madagascar
Middle Notes
GardeniaGalbanum Oil
Pea Accord
Base Notes
MuskAbout COMME DES GARÇONS
Comme des Garçons (CDG, pronounced [kɔm de ɡaʁsɔ̃]) is a Japanese fashion label, founded by Rei Kawakubo in 1969. It is based in Paris, where its flagship store is located. Other than fashion, the label has expanded to include jewelry and perfume (under the brand Comme des Garçons Parfums).
Perfumer
Caroline Dumur
Caroline Dumur is a French perfumer trained at ISIPCA, known for her refined yet modern style. After working at IFF and Symrise, she has created fragrances for houses such as Comme des Garçons, Valentino, Carolina Herrera, and niche brands like Memo Paris and Byredo. Dumur is admired for her ability to balance elegance and boldness, often weaving together unexpected notes with a light, sophisticated touch.
Reviews
Pros
Performance excellence: Early indicators suggest moderate longevity with a green, evolving sillage, typical for inventive Comme des Garçons scents.
Versatile appeal: Likely suitable for spring and summer, and appreciated in creative, non-traditional contexts where unique fragrances stand out.
Quality composition: The interplay between gardenia and green notes is described as playful, balanced, and of high synthetic-natural hybrid quality.
Cons
Specific limitation: The unconventional pairing, while innovative, may not resonate with those preferring classic floral or straightforward green accords.
Situational drawback: Its green-spicy-floral complexity might feel challenging in more conservative or office environments.
Comparisons
Similar to other avant-garde green florals from Comme des Garçons, but Chlorophyll Gardenia stands out for its sheer chlorophyll note and unexpected gardenia contrast, unlike anything in the mainstream fragrance world.
Reminds reviewers of the scent of a botanical greenhouse, but unlike typical green florals, it’s more abstract and less overtly sweet or powdery.
Vibe & Emotions
Excitement: Rejuvenating and unexpected, best worn when seeking to make a unique, artistic impression.
Curiosity: Engenders wonder and conversation, ideal for those who appreciate perfumery as an exploratory art form.
Sophistication: Despite its quirkiness, the scent’s structure and finish convey a modern, intellectual edge.
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