Spicy
Woody
Notesambrofixblack peppermoxalonemyrrhopoponaxthymevetiver
Style
unisex
An olfactory poem in praise of the rugged elegance of vetiver. But despite being the subject, in this composition vetiver’s rich’n’rooty pleasures are folded into a harmony of resinous allies: the honeyed spice of opoponax and the licorice syrup of myrrh. Black pepper and thyme spike the flow, while musk and amber accords smooth the final stanzas.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for close, deliberate presence: the kind of room where a dark jacket, quiet conversation and a little distance feel natural. Its peppery opening and resinous core suit an atmosphere that is composed rather than loud, with a dry, earthy trail that reads thoughtful and assured.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, when its pepper, vetiver and resin can stay crisp rather than heavy. Two to four sprays are enough; on skin it settles into a dry, rooty warmth, while in air the myrrh and amber soften the edges and give it a calm, lingering presence.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like vetiver with structure and shadow: woody, spicy, resinous scents that feel dry, grounded and a little meditative. It will appeal to people drawn to conceptual perfumery, earthy materials and fragrances that are elegant without becoming smooth or generic.
Release year
2026
The nose
Antoine Maisondieu. Maisondieu is known for elegant, textural compositions that balance clarity with depth, often giving familiar materials a modern, polished structure. Here he works with vetiver as the anchor, letting pepper, thyme and resins sharpen and deepen its rooty character rather than overwhelm it.
Collaborators
Christian Astuguevieille shaped the fragrance’s concept and vetiver-focused direction as Comme des Garçons’ long-time fragrance creative director; TO VETIVER is presented as the last perfume completed under his guidance, giving the composition a clear legacy role within the house.
Comme Des Garcons’s story
Comme des Garçons treats perfume as an idea as much as a scent, favouring conceptual structures, unexpected materials and graphic simplicity over conventional prettiness. Its fragrances often feel architectural and slightly off-centre, using raw materials to create tension, contrast and a distinct point of view.
To Vetiver’s concept
TO VETIVER was introduced in 2026 as a vetiver-centred composition and positioned as a final statement tied to Christian Astuguevieille’s long relationship with the note. The fragrance frames vetiver as a material of memory and continuity, with resins and spices giving the idea a solemn, almost ritual clarity.
Extra info
TO VETIVER is styled “TO VETI VER” on the bottle, and its launch was tied to an art-world setting rather than a conventional beauty event. The red bottle was presented as a graphic beacon-like object, reinforcing Comme des Garçons’ habit of treating perfume bottles as small sculptural statements.
Notesambrofixblack peppermoxalonemyrrhopoponaxthymevetiver
Style
unisex
An olfactory poem in praise of the rugged elegance of vetiver. But despite being the subject, in this composition vetiver’s rich’n’rooty pleasures are folded into a harmony of resinous allies: the honeyed spice of opoponax and the licorice syrup of myrrh. Black pepper and thyme spike the flow, while musk and amber accords smooth the final stanzas.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for close, deliberate presence: the kind of room where a dark jacket, quiet conversation and a little distance feel natural. Its peppery opening and resinous core suit an atmosphere that is composed rather than loud, with a dry, earthy trail that reads thoughtful and assured.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, when its pepper, vetiver and resin can stay crisp rather than heavy. Two to four sprays are enough; on skin it settles into a dry, rooty warmth, while in air the myrrh and amber soften the edges and give it a calm, lingering presence.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like vetiver with structure and shadow: woody, spicy, resinous scents that feel dry, grounded and a little meditative. It will appeal to people drawn to conceptual perfumery, earthy materials and fragrances that are elegant without becoming smooth or generic.
Release year
2026
The nose
Antoine Maisondieu. Maisondieu is known for elegant, textural compositions that balance clarity with depth, often giving familiar materials a modern, polished structure. Here he works with vetiver as the anchor, letting pepper, thyme and resins sharpen and deepen its rooty character rather than overwhelm it.
Collaborators
Christian Astuguevieille shaped the fragrance’s concept and vetiver-focused direction as Comme des Garçons’ long-time fragrance creative director; TO VETIVER is presented as the last perfume completed under his guidance, giving the composition a clear legacy role within the house.
Comme Des Garcons’s story
Comme des Garçons treats perfume as an idea as much as a scent, favouring conceptual structures, unexpected materials and graphic simplicity over conventional prettiness. Its fragrances often feel architectural and slightly off-centre, using raw materials to create tension, contrast and a distinct point of view.
To Vetiver’s concept
TO VETIVER was introduced in 2026 as a vetiver-centred composition and positioned as a final statement tied to Christian Astuguevieille’s long relationship with the note. The fragrance frames vetiver as a material of memory and continuity, with resins and spices giving the idea a solemn, almost ritual clarity.
Extra info
TO VETIVER is styled “TO VETI VER” on the bottle, and its launch was tied to an art-world setting rather than a conventional beauty event. The red bottle was presented as a graphic beacon-like object, reinforcing Comme des Garçons’ habit of treating perfume bottles as small sculptural statements.