Comme des Garçons
Black
“Black pepper, incense, and black tea over red pepper — CdG's sharp smoky unisex, fall-winter.”
The take
What works
- ●Black pepper-incense-black tea-birch tar smoky bold artistic unisex
- ●Charcoal-birch wood signature CdG
Trade-offs
- ●Sharp pepper can be unpleasant
- ●Lacks upscale refined qualities
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Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Comme des Garçons Blackpepper (67%), Comme des Garçons Black Eau de Toilette (52%), Calvin Klein Eternity Aromatic Essence for Men (50%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.
How long does Black last?
4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 58/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Black?
A fall specialist, daytime-leaning.
Is Black worth it?
At this price, fine — with caveats. Black pepper-incense-black tea-birch tar smoky bold artistic unisex. Charcoal-birch wood signature CdG.
Details
- Perfumer
- Antoine Maisondieu