Comme des Garçons 2008 EDP

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8 88

Name: 8 88 Eau de Parfum
Brand: Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons 8 88 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Antoine Lie. 8 88 opens with Papyrus, Coriander, and Turmeric, settles into a heart of Geranium, Saffron, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Comme des Garçons's 8 88 carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't for the faint of heart; 8 88 is either a 'wow' or a 'weird', with its metallic-spicy embrace alienating as many as it enraptures. A challenging but undeniably unique scent for those who dare.

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Bold
Edgy
Warm
Confident
Clean

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Scent Profile

Composition

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Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Turmeric44%

Coriander34%

Papyrus22%

Heartas listed

Saffron38%

Geranium32%

Incense31%

Baseas listed

Amber56%

Patchouli44%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Fall Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its unique, sometimes 'metallic' nature and solid projection make it a bit much for a formal office setting, though some found it wearable if lightly applied. The warm and intriguing accords lend themselves well to dates and casual outings where its distinctiveness can be appreciated without being overwhelming.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

8 88 opens with an immediate jolt of warm, earthy turmeric and a fresh, peppery coriander, creating a dynamic first impression. As it settles, a floral geranium note emerges, intertwined with the rich, slightly metallic nuance of saffron and a smoky incense. The drydown reveals a comforting blend of warm amber and deep, grounding patchouli, leaving a lasting, complex trail that oscillates between clean and subtly animalic.

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