Comme des Garçons 2013 EDP

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Blue Santal

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Comme des Garçons Blue Santal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Blue Santal opens with Pepper, settles into a heart of Pine and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Comme des Garçons's Blue Santal carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's divisive: a quirky, cold take on sandalwood that some swear by and others want to scrub off. Expect a sharp, peppery opening that mellows into something woody, but not everyone gets the 'santal' everyone expects.
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Blue Santal Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Juniper50%
Pine50%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, woody profile make it versatile for casual wear and suitable for an office environment, though some find the initial sharpness a bit much. It's too unconventional for formal events, and while clean, it lacks the true 'sport' freshness.

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

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

Blue Santal opens with a blast of sharp, invigorating pine and prominent black pepper, underscored by the crisp, almost gin-like bite of juniper. This fresh, aromatic intensity slowly settles into a drier, somewhat powdery sandalwood base, with woody notes lingering. It's a cool-toned, unconventional scent, playing on the tension between piercing freshness and understated warmth.

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