Summary
- COMME des GARÇONS Parfums' TO VETIVER is a scent that blends black pepper, thyme and vetiver oil inspired by ancient historical texts
- Perfumer Antoine Maisondieu weaves myrrh and opoponax into a poetic exploration of memory
- Housed in a striking, minimalist red bottle, available for $188 USD
COMME des GARÇONS Parfums’ TO VETIVER unfolds like a journey through a sun-drenched, rustic landscape. Beginning with the sharp crackle of black pepper and white thyme, the scent invites a brisk opening that feels like dawn breaking over ancient landscapes. At its heart lies vetiver oil, distilled from the roots of the grass, grounding the fragrance with earthy depth. This central note is enriched by amber and opoponax, resins that glow with warmth and ritualistic memory, evoking fires lit in sacred spaces.
Inspired by creative director Christian Astuguevieille’s deep appreciation for vetiver and composed by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, the scent is a poetic exploration of continuity and memory. TO VETIVER draws from a rich historical lineage, referencing ingredients like myrrh and vetiver that have appeared in ancient Mesopotamian records and sacred Hindu texts for millennia. This connection to the past grounds the fragrance, framing it as an "olfactory tribute" to one of perfumery’s most enduring botanical treasures.
The visual identity of TO VETIVER complements its elemental nature through a bold, modern presentation. The fragrance is housed in a vibrant, translucent red bottle that glows with an internal heat, contrasting the grounded, earthy notes within. The typography - TO VETI VER - is stacked vertically in a stark, minimalist black font, echoing the avant-garde spirit of Rei Kawakubo’s house.
Priced at $188 USD, COMME des GARÇONS Parfums’ TO VETIVER scent is available to shop via Dover Street Market.
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