Comme des Garçons 2002 EDT

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Series 3 Incense: Kyoto

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Comme des Garçons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Series 3 Incense: Kyoto settles into a heart of Immortelle, Cypress, Coffee, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Comme des Garçons's Series 3 Incense: Kyoto carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kyoto is divisive, with some finding it a wispy, soapy disappointment, while others hail it as a masterpiece of calming, woody incense. It's subtle, serene, and absolutely ideal for intimate moments.
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  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Meditative
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Series 3 Incense: Kyoto 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its gentle sillage and moderate longevity make it perfect for quiet environments like the office or casual wear, as it won't overwhelm. However, its understated nature might be too subtle for formal events or energetic sports.

About

Imagine stepping into a tranquil Japanese temple, surrounded by the cool, clean scent of cedar and cypress. Kyoto opens with a fresh, airy impression of unburnt incense, subtly interwoven with earthy vetiver and a hint of warm, sweet immortelle. As it settles, the fragrance deepens into a meditative blend of teak wood and a whisper of patchouli, softened by a barely-there coffee note that adds an intriguing depth.

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