100ml
COMME DES GARÇONS
COMME DES GARÇONS - 2011
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$155
Description
Comme des Garçons 2011 Eau de Parfum is a provocative exploration of the frontier between synthetic and natural, where industrial glue and brown packing tape intermingle with sueded saffron and airy lilac. The composition opens with a burst of chemical realism, evoking fresh office supplies and a newly painted space, before transitioning into a smooth, warm blend illuminated by powdery musk and leather. Its floral notes are stylized and ‘alien’ rather than conventional, with an evolving subtle sweetness that makes the fragrance surprisingly wearable despite its abstract edge. Designed for those who crave the bizarrely beautiful, this avant-garde creation blurs the lines between art and perfume.
Perfumers: Antoine Maisondieu and Antoine Lie
Scent Profile
Industrial
Synthetic
Floral
Leathery
Powdery
Spicy
Notes
Top Notes
AldehydesFloral Oxide
Industrial Glue
Brown Packing Tape
Vinyl
Middle Notes
Safraleine
Lilac
HawthornNerolex
Rose Oxide
Base Notes
Musk
Styrax
LeatherAbout 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).
Perfumers
Antoine Maisondieu
Born in Grasse, Antoine Maisondieu comes from a family with deep roots in perfumery, but he did not intend to enter the métier immediately. Rather, he became fascinated with it after years of studying law and art history.
As he puts it, “There is so much to love about perfume: creativity, poetry, elegance”. His approach is instinctive, he creates refined compositions based on strong ideas.
Antoine deserves credit for composing top selling fragrances for Burberry, Armani, Gucci, Montblanc, Valentino, Acquadi Parma.
Antoine Lie
Antoine Lie is a French perfumer renowned for his bold, experimental creations that push the boundaries of contemporary perfumery. Trained at ISIPCA and having worked with Givaudan and Takasago, he has crafted standout fragrances for brands like Comme des Garçons, Etat Libre d’Orange, Amouage, and A Lab on Fire, earning acclaim for his edgy, emotional, and thought-provoking style.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent2 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 2 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers praise the fragrance's unmatched originality and its ability to balance avant-garde, industrial realism with an unexpected, wearable warmth. Its flexible evolution from sharp synthetic notes to floral, leathery harmony is widely seen as both challenging and addictive.
Pros
Performance excellence: Longevity and projection are considered good, with the scent persisting and remaining perceptible for hours
Versatile appeal: Works best for creative contexts, art-related gatherings, or in settings where uniqueness is celebrated
Quality composition: Reviewers consistently highlight the seamless blend between harsh industrial accords and soft florals/leathers, marking it as a masterclass in abstract perfumery
Cons
Specific limitation: The opening can be intensely synthetic and may be off-putting to those seeking a more traditional scent
Situational drawback: May not suit formal occasions, mainstream workspaces, or those sensitive to chemical-like notes
Comparisons
Similar to Comme des Garçons Odeur series: Both share the characteristic synthetic and industrial scent DNA but 2011 maintains greater warmth and floral undertones
Reminds reviewers of Maison Margiela Replica Whispers in the Library: While both are conceptual, 2011 is more overtly industrial with less comfort and more abstraction
Vibe & Emotions
Creativity: Most evoked when worn in artistic or experimental settings
Nostalgia: Brings forth memories of offices, mailrooms, or fresh stationery
Intrigue: Creates curiosity and conversation in environments where people appreciate avant-garde style
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