Comme des Garçons
Scento states that each decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.
Every Comme des Garçons decant and perfume sample at Scento is hand-decanted from a sealed, original bottle — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. A house from Japan founded in 1993, Comme des Garçons is known for signature notes like Akigalawood, Aldehydes, Angelica; explore 4 fragrances in 2ml, 5ml, 8ml sizes from €5.90 and test a scent properly before committing to a full bottle.
- Authentic · hand-decanted from sealed bottles
- Sizes: 2ml, 5ml, 8ml
- Tracked shipping to 27 European markets
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About Comme des Garçons
- Established
- 1993
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
Comme des Garçons Parfums is the conceptual fragrance house founded in 1993 by Rei Kawakubo, of the avant-garde Japanese fashion label. A pioneer of agender "anti-perfume", it builds abstract, often synthetic accords — ink, tar, incense, hot metal and amplified woods — into wearable art, from the ink-concept Comme des Garçons 2 to the woody powerhouse Wonderwood.
Conceptual, agender "anti-perfume": abstract and often synthetic accords — ink, tar, hot metal, gunpowder, incense and amplified woods — composed into wearable art that favours idea and texture over conventional prettiness.
Signature notes
- Incense
- Cedarwood
- Black Pepper
- Iso E Super
- Ink Accord
- Nutmeg
- Vetiver
- Galbanum
Signature fragrances to try
Comme des Garçons 2A 1999 modern chypre built around an abstract ink-and-incense concept — dry, smoky and distinctly conceptual.€5.90
WonderwoodA 2010 woody powerhouse that amplifies cedar, sandalwood and vetiver into a loud, sculptural wood — the house at its boldest.€5.90
AmazingreenA 2012 green fragrance with a striking gunpowder-and-flint edge over crushed leaves and woods — fresh yet mineral.€5.90
BlackpepperA 2016 spicy-woody built on hot black pepper and dry woods — sharp, warming and instantly recognisable.€5.90
History & heritage
Comme des Garçons Parfums was founded in 1993 by Rei Kawakubo, the designer behind the influential Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons, with Christian Astuguevieille as creative director. The debut fragrance arrived in 1994 from perfumer Mark Buxton and set the house apart as a conceptual, idea-first project.
The house became a pioneer of "anti-perfume" — abstract compositions that prize concept and texture over conventional prettiness. Odeur 53 (1998) built a scent from non-perfumey materials, and the line grew into a series-based catalogue (Incense, Red, Leaves, Synthetic, Wonderwood) working with noses including Antoine Lie, Jean-Christophe Hérault and Bertrand Duchaufour.
Headquartered in Tokyo with its parfums operation in Paris, the brand has been produced under licence by Puig since 2002. Its agender, unisex approach and willingness to bottle ink, tar and gunpowder have made it a lasting influence on niche and conceptual perfumery.
How to choose your Comme des Garçons
Comme des Garçons is conceptual and can be polarising, so decants are the smartest way in — sample in 2ml, 5ml or 8ml at Scento before committing to a full bottle.
New to the house? Wonderwood is the most crowd-pleasing entry for wood lovers, and Blackpepper is an easy spicy-woody; Comme des Garçons 2 and Amazingreen show the more abstract, ink-and-gunpowder side.
These are idea-led compositions with real projection — apply sparingly at first and let the synthetic accords open before you judge them.
How to buy Comme des Garçons samples in Europe
To buy Comme des Garçons samples in Europe you have a few honest routes: official Comme des Garçons boutiques and authorised retailers for full bottles, or Scento for authenticated Comme des Garçons decants in 2ml, 5ml, 8ml. On Scento, Comme des Garçons samples start at €5.90 — and a 2ml decant is only about 2–4% of a 50–100ml bottle, so you can try the scent properly before committing to a full size.
Best way to buy Comme des Garçons in Europe
| Route | Smallest commitment | EU delivery & customs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Comme des Garçons boutique or site | Full bottle (50–100ml) | Set by the brand; varies by country | Owning the full bottle, sealed and gift-ready |
| Authorised retailer or department store | Full bottle | In store, or online where the retailer ships in the EU | Trying in person before buying a bottle |
| Scento authenticated decants | 2ml / 5ml / 8ml decant — from €5.90 | Ships from the EU to 27 European markets, no extra customs | Trying Comme des Garçons before a full bottle, at the lowest entry price |
| Official Comme des Garçons discovery set (where offered) | Brand-curated mini set | Only where the brand ships it to your country | Sampling a themed range chosen by the house |
Routes and availability vary by brand and country — always confirm current stock, sizes and prices with each seller before buying.
Comme des Garçons sample prices & decant facts
- Origin
- Japan
- Founded
- 1993
- Scents in stock
- 4
- From (2ml)
- €5.90
- From (5ml)
- €13.90
- Sizes
- 2ml, 5ml, 8ml
- Signature notes
- Akigalawood, Aldehydes, Angelica
- Authenticity
- Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
- Last reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Which Comme des Garçons samples to try first?
Popular Comme des Garçons fragrances on Scento — start with a 2ml decant before a full bottle.
Comme des Garçons decants & perfume samples — your questions answered
What is Comme des Garçons Parfums?
Comme des Garçons Parfums is a conceptual, agender fragrance house founded in 1993 by Rei Kawakubo of the Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons. It is known as a pioneer of "anti-perfume" — abstract, often synthetic scents built on ink, incense, tar and amplified woods.
Who founded Comme des Garçons Parfums?
The perfume house was founded in 1993 by Rei Kawakubo, the designer behind the Comme des Garçons fashion label, with Christian Astuguevieille as creative director. The first fragrance was released in 1994 by perfumer Mark Buxton.
What does "anti-perfume" mean for Comme des Garçons?
It means fragrances built around a concept or unusual material rather than conventional prettiness — scents of ink, tar, hot metal or gunpowder. Odeur 53 (1998) is the classic example, composing a perfume from deliberately non-perfumey notes.
Which Comme des Garçons fragrance should I try first?
Wonderwood is the most approachable starting point for wood lovers and Blackpepper is an easy spicy-woody; Comme des Garçons 2 and Amazingreen show the more abstract, conceptual side. Try a 2ml, 5ml or 8ml decant first, as the style is idea-led and can be polarising.
Can I buy Comme des Garçons samples and decants in Europe?
Yes. Scento sells Comme des Garçons as 2ml, 5ml and 8ml decants and ships across the EU, so you can explore the house before buying a full bottle.
Are Comme des Garçons decants and perfume samples authentic?
Yes. Scento states that each decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.
How many sprays are in a Comme des Garçons sample?
As a rough guide, a perfume atomizer gives about 10–15 sprays per millilitre, so a 2ml Comme des Garçons sample is roughly 20–30 sprays, a 5ml about 50–75, and an 8ml about 80–120. Exact counts vary with the atomizer and how heavily you spray. Available sizes: 2ml, 5ml, 8ml.
Do I pay customs or VAT on Comme des Garçons samples in the EU?
No extra customs for EU orders. Scento ships Comme des Garçons decants from within the EU to 27 European markets, so EU buyers pay no import duties or customs charges and usually receive their order in 1–5 business days. Orders to non-EU European countries may be subject to local import VAT set by your country, not by Scento.
Should I buy a Comme des Garçons decant or a full bottle?
Buy a decant to test or rotate a scent, and a full bottle once you know you love it. A 2ml decant is only about 2–4% of a 50–100ml bottle, so it lets you wear Comme des Garçons for days before committing to full-bottle price. For sealed presentation or gifting, an official boutique or authorised retailer is the better route.
