Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon
The frankincense hits immediately—raw, unsweetened, almost medicinal in its clarity.
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By the editors · 2 min readThe frankincense hits immediately—raw, unsweetened, almost medicinal in its clarity. This is church incense stripped of any ceremonial softness, presented as a stark study rather than atmosphere. Within minutes, a peppery dryness emerges alongside faint wood and a ghostly suggestion of myrrh, though the frankincense remains dominant throughout.
What unfolds is less a perfume than an architectural sketch of sacred space rendered in smoke. There's no warmth to cushion the austerity, no vanilla or amber to ease the edge. The effect is deliberate, almost confrontational—incense as idea rather than comfort.
This wears best on those drawn to conceptual fragrance, or anyone who finds traditional incense blends too ornamented. It's intellectual, uncompromising, and oddly modern despite its ancient reference point. Not for daily wear, but compelling when the mood calls for something severe and singular.
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