200ml
200ml
COMME DES GARÇONS
ODEUR 53
Eau De Toilette
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$180
Description
Odeur 53 by Comme des Garçons breaks all the rules of perfumery with its radically synthetic and conceptual design. Instead of evoking florals or woods, it conjures the airy freshness of oxygen, metallic sheen, clean linens, and the elusive purity of high mountain air—crafted entirely from laboratory-made notes. Woven with hints of burning rock, nail polish, and sand dunes, it delivers a crisp, almost otherworldly presence that evolves uniquely on every wearer. Unconventional yet strikingly wearable, this avant-garde scent is both a modernist statement and a skin-adjacent comfort. Created by Martine Pallix for unisex.
Scent Profile
Fresh
Metallic
Musky
Green
Synthetic
Mineral
Notes
All Notes
Oxygen
Flaming Rock
Freshly Mowed Grass
Wash Drying In The Wind
Sand Dunes
Pure Air Of The High Mountains
Flash Of Metal
Nail Polish
Top Notes
Oxygen
Flash Of Metal
Washing Drying In The Wind
Nail Polish
Middle Notes
Freshly Mowed Grass
Sand Dunes
Pure Air Of The High Mountains
Mineral Carbon
Cellulose
Base Notes
Fire Energy
Burnt Rubber
Flaming Rock
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).
Reviews
4.1
Very Good59 reviews
Luckyscent
4.1/5 • 56 reviews
Ministry of Scent
4.0/5 • 3 reviews
Community Insights
Most reviewers describe Odeur 53 as an abstract, futuristic scent distinguished by a crisp, clean freshness and surprising wearability despite its unconventional construction. Some celebrate its originality and intellectual edge, while others find its synthetic profile challenging or too avant-garde for everyday use.
Pros
Performance excellence: Delivers moderate longevity with a soft projection that feels luminous and persistent on skin (typically around 5 hours).
Versatile appeal: Works well in warm, humid weather and is praised for being elegant and serene in casual or creative settings.
Quality composition: Reviewers appreciate its bold blend of synthetic notes that evoke cleanliness, metal, and airy landscapes without feeling like an air freshener.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some users find the abstraction difficult to relate to or wish for more clearly defined, traditional notes.
Situational drawback: The fragrance’s experimental nature may not suit formal or traditional occasions, and the high price for a large bottle can be a barrier.
Comparisons
Similar to Odeur 71: Shares a conceptually synthetic and environmental approach, but reviewers note Odeur 71 is generally sharper and woodier.
Reminds reviewers of Demeter or CB I Hate Perfume scents: Like those, Odeur 53 evokes real-world smells with a minimalist, intellectual twist, but with greater complexity and artful nuance.
Vibe & Emotions
Intellectual curiosity: Inspires reflective, modern moods—often chosen when desiring something cerebral or unconventional.
Clean comfort: Evokes a sense of freshly laundered linens or the air after rain, suitable for relaxed, contemplative days.
Futuristic detachment: Brings out a feeling of sleek modernity and boundary-pushing cool, especially in urban or artistic settings.
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