200ml
200ml
COMME DES GARÇONS
ODEUR 10
Eau De Toilette
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$205
Description
ODEUR 10 is a revolutionary exploration of cleanliness as an abstract concept, inspired by the crisp, clinical purity of hydrogen peroxide. This avant-garde composition opens with a dazzling burst of aldehydes and cool white mint, creating an oxygenated sensation of ultra-purity before settling into a soft molecular cocoon of ambrette seeds and airy musks. The result is heretically harmonious—entirely new yet distinctly familiar, subverting everyday expectations of what clean can smell like with its precise, scientific approach to comfort. This minimalist masterpiece delivers a liberated expression of security and safety, offering a second-skin sensation that's both abstract and reassuringly intimate.
Perfumer: Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Scent Profile
Aldehydic Fresh
Clean Aromatic
Musky
Abstract Floral
Clinical Aquatic
Notes
All Notes
Aldehydes
Ambrette Seed
Musk
MintTop Notes
AldehydesWhite Mint
Middle Notes
Ambrette Seeds
Lily-Of-The-ValleyCalypsone
Base Notes
Ambrofix
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
Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Originally from Grasse, France, Natalie received a doctorate in pharmacology and soon decided to pursue her passion for fragrance and enter the Givaudan school of perfumery.
Her exploration of music, literature, photography, as well as her panoply of scent impressions, influence every perfume she creates.
Her fragrances exemplify “le parti pris”—motivated by her desire to construct expressive scents with clarity and finesse.
Natalie is behind the creation of highly successful fragrances for Dior, Chloé, Jean Paul Gaultier, Boucheron, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Coach, to name a few.
Reviews
3.5
Good2 reviews
Luckyscent
2.0/5 • 1 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 1 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers are captivated by ODEUR 10's daring interpretation of cleanliness, praising its ability to evoke the crisp, almost antiseptic purity of hydrogen peroxide while remaining wearable and surprisingly comforting. The fragrance has been described as both futuristic and nostalgic, offering a unique olfactory experience that challenges traditional perfumery boundaries with its abstract, molecular approach to familiar sensations.
Pros
Exceptional longevity and projection: The synthetic molecules and musks create a persistent aura that maintains its clinical freshness throughout the day without becoming overwhelming
Versatile minimalist appeal: Works beautifully as a personal scent for those seeking understated elegance, particularly effective in professional settings or as a palate cleanser between bolder fragrances
Conceptually brilliant composition: The hydrogen peroxide inspiration is executed with remarkable authenticity, blending aldehydic brightness with soft ambrette to achieve an oxygenated purity that's both abstract and grounding
Cons
Polarizing abstraction: The clinical, almost medicinal quality may be too unconventional for those accustomed to traditional fragrance structures with warmth or sweetness
Limited seasonal versatility: The cool, airy character shines most in warmer weather or minimalist contexts but may feel too stark in cozy, intimate winter settings
Comparisons
Similar to other CDG Odeur series fragrances: Shares the experimental DNA of Odeur 53 and Odeur 71 but takes the concept of chemical abstraction to new heights with its hydrogen peroxide focus
Reminds reviewers of Escentric Molecules series: Both explore singular molecular concepts, though ODEUR 10 maintains more complexity with its aldehydic-mint-musk structure versus pure Iso E Super or Ambroxan showcases
Vibe & Emotions
Clinical reassurance: Evokes the comforting feeling of sterile safety and pristine cleanliness, particularly appealing when seeking psychological clarity or fresh starts
Futuristic minimalism: Creates a sense of being enveloped in a molecular cocoon of modernity, perfect for moments when you want to feel sleek, intentional, and stripped of excess
Nostalgic familiarity: Despite its avant-garde nature, taps into deep memories of childhood first-aid moments or the crisp scent of freshly laundered hospital linens, making the abstract somehow intimate
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