Comme des Garçons 2002 EDP

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Series 3 Incense: Avignon

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Comme des Garçons Series 3 Incense: Avignon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Series 3 Incense: Avignon opens with Elemi, Chamomile, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Spicy and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Comme des Garçons's Series 3 Incense: Avignon carries a Statement verdict, an amber-led wear.

This is *the* reference for a pure Catholic church incense, bar none. It's divisive; some find it a meditative masterpiece, others a dusty, unwearable relic. Performance complaints are consistent, so be prepared to overspray or reapply.
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Cool
Series 3 Incense: Avignon Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its distinctive, churchy incense profile makes it a bold, unique choice, better suited for cooler weather and intimate or formal settings. Many reviews describe it as a 'personal' or 'meditative' scent, worn for oneself or for specific moods rather than daily public wear, especially given its variable projection.

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About

Step into a stone cathedral with Avignon. Initial aldehydic brightness and subtle chamomile give way to a deeply balsamic heart, rich with labdanum and warm spices. The grand finale is an enveloping incense blend, featuring frankincense and myrrh, supported by woody notes of cedar and oakmoss, with a hint of musky vanilla providing a comforting, sacred warmth.