Comme des Garçons 2020 EDP

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Rouge

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Comme des Garçons Rouge is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Rouge opens with Pink Pepper and Beetroot, settles into a heart of Ginger and Mint, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, and Incense. Comme des Garçons's Rouge carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Comme des Garçons Rouge is a divisive marvel, a bold, avant-garde scent that absolutely screams 'unique' but might also make you smell like a well-dressed borscht. Definitely not one for a blind buy, prepare for unsolicited opinions.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
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Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Beetroot55%
Pink Pepper45%
Heartas listed
Ginger60%
Mint40%
Baseas listed
Incense44%
Labdanum29%
Patchouli27%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent sillage and unique notes, particularly the prominent beetroot, make it too distracting for an office environment. However, its bold character and strong projection are well-suited for dates or casual outings where making a statement is desired.

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

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Opens with a surprising blast of earthy beetroot and a sharp crackle of pink pepper. This vibrant, vegetal freshness quickly gives way to a spiced heart where invigorating mint and warm ginger blend seamlessly. The journey culminates in a rich, smoky dry-down of amber, labdanum, and incense, grounded by the deep, slightly dirty earthiness of patchouli. It's a complex, evolving experience, oscillating between fresh and deeply resinous.

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