50ml
COMME DES GARÇONS
MONOCLE SCENT ONE: HINOKI
Eau De Toilette
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$135
Description
Monocle Scent One: Hinoki by Comme des Garçons transports wearers to a tranquil Japanese forest, conjuring the sensation of soaking in a hinoki wood bath on a crisp spring morning in Kyoto. This fragrance captures the evocative freshness of damp coniferous wood, crisp green needles, and smoky incense swirled with cool camphor. The composition is a masterful balance of cypress, pine, and vetiver layered over subtle moss, inviting a serene, almost meditative state. Its clean, woody character is both comforting and invigorating, appealing to those who value authentic nature-inspired scents.
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu
Scent Profile
Woody
Green
Fresh
Herbaceous
Smoky
Earthy
Calming
Incense-Accented
Notes
Top Notes
CypressTurpentine
Camphor
Pine
ThymeMiddle Notes
Cedar
FrankincenseConiferous Woods
MossBase Notes
VetiverEarthy Tones
Resinous Notes
Lingering Camphor
About 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
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.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent1 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 1 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers consistently praise Hinoki for its authentic recreation of hinoki wood and the tranquil ambience it evokes, likening it to a meditative experience in a Japanese bathhouse or forest. The scent's originality and calming woody-green character are highlighted, though longevity and sillage are frequently noted as modest.
Pros
Performance excellence: Subtle but notable longevity up to 8 hours with close-to-skin projection, especially with generous application
Versatile appeal: Excels in calm, introspective settings, everyday wear, and moments of relaxation
Quality composition: Commended for its realistic woody construction and seamless blending of coniferous and incense facets
Cons
Specific limitation: Many find the fragrance soft and wish for stronger projection and greater lasting power
Situational drawback: May feel flat or underwhelming in hot, humid weather or crowded, noisy environments
Comparisons
Similar to Diptyque Tam Dao: Both highlight fresh woody notes, but Hinoki is noted as cooler and more resinous compared to Tam Dao's creamy sandalwood
Reminds reviewers of Le Labo Hinoki: Reviewers note Hinoki by Comme des Garçons is greener and spa-like, while Le Labo’s version leans smokier and earthier
Vibe & Emotions
Zen tranquility: Invokes a meditative calm during quiet personal moments
Refreshing clarity: Creates a sense of mental clarity and fresh energy after application
Nostalgic comfort: Evokes comforting memories of wood cabins, saunas, or forest retreats
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