Comme des Garçons 1998 EDT

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Odeur 53

by Martine Pallix

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Comme des Garçons Odeur 53 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998, created by Martine Pallix. Odeur 53 settles into a heart of Flint, Pebbles, and Clay. Comme des Garçons's Odeur 53 carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This isn't a perfume, it's an experience. Massively divisive and not for everyone, Odeur 53 is a bizarre, abstract, and utterly unique anti-fragrance that demands an open mind. You'll either adore its metallic, mineral coolness or wonder why you're sniffing an old computer.
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  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Clean
  • Mysterious
  • Subtle
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Odeur 53 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Pebbles42%
Clay35%
Flint23%

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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its intimate sillage and clean, non-obtrusive character make it ideal for the office or a casual day out. It's too subtle and unusual for formal events or most dates, but its unique freshness can be interesting for sports.

About

Odeur 53 conjures the stark, unperfume-like aroma of inorganic elements. Expect a crisp, almost electric metallic tang overlaying raw, earthy clay and the dry, warm dustiness of sand. It's a clean that isn't fresh in the traditional sense, more akin to ozone before a storm or the subtle scent of warm electronics. Notes of stone and mineral provide a cool, abstract backbone.

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