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Black by Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons· 2013

Black

7.9265Typically ~$130

Opens on somalian frankincense, settles into a cedarwood-smoky base. Best in fall, made for dates.

SmokySpicyWoodyResinousLeathery

Scent profile

Top notes

Somalian frankincense Madagascar pepper

Heart notes

Liquorice Pepperwood™Birch tar Leather

Base notes

Cedarwood Vetiver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Spring

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