Comme des Garçons 2009 EDT

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Dover Street Market

by Rei Kawakubo

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Comme des Garçons Dover Street Market is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Rei Kawakubo. Dover Street Market opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Coriander, Incense, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Patchouli, Pine, and Labdanum. Comme des Garçons's Dover Street Market carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

An understated classic from Comme des Garçons, Dover Street Market offers a unique blend of fresh woods and contemplative incense. It's subtle, complex, and beloved by those in the know, despite its modest performance.
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  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Cool
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Dover Street Market Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close-quarters wear without being overpowering, making it a solid choice for office or casual settings. The unique woody-incense profile elevates it beyond a typical casual scent, though its understated nature might get lost in very formal environments.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Dover Street Market opens with a bracing, almost chilly blend of peppery bergamot and bright mandarin, quickly giving way to an aromatic heart of juniper and coriander, underscored by a smoky, clean incense. As it settles, a forest floor emerges with Virginia cedarwood, pine, and a hint of warm, resinous labdanum, creating a sophisticated and evolving scent journey.

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