Spicy
Woody
Notesambrofixblack peppermoxalonemyrrhopoponaxthymevetiver
Tags
#savory
#smoky
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
An afternoon spent around a wooden table, with conversation continuing as the light fades. Pepper and thyme give the fragrance a dry, alert edge; rooty vetiver and dark resins lend weight without turning sugary. Its register is tactile and understated, with warmth that rewards closer company.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the pepper and thyme to settle before adding more. Mild to cool weather should suit the balance of dry vetiver and warm resins; in heat, keep the application lighter so the spicy opening remains measured. Amber and musk soften the composition's rooty edges.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer woody fragrances with a savory, aromatic edge rather than overt sweetness. It will appeal to vetiver lovers who welcome peppery intensity, smoky textures and the darker, licorice-like warmth of myrrh.
Release year
2026
The nose
Antoine Maisondieu is known for giving woods, spices and aromatic materials a clear, contemporary structure. His Comme des Garçons work includes Blackpepper and Monocle Scent One: Hinoki, compositions that turn familiar materials into distinctive sensory studies. In To Vetiver, he frames the root's rugged character with an unusually generous dose of black pepper and softer resinous accents.
Collaborators
Christian Astuguevieille shaped the fragrance's creative direction, with his enduring affection for vetiver providing its central inspiration. To Vetiver was the last perfume completed under his direction, continuing his long creative partnership with Antoine Maisondieu.
Comme Des Garcons’s story
Comme des Garçons treats perfume as a medium for experimentation rather than a set of established fragrance categories. Its vocabulary extends from woods and incense to inorganic smells and abstract impressions. To Vetiver brings that questioning approach to a traditional material, exploring the root through sharp spice and resinous contrasts.
To Vetiver’s concept
Conceived as an olfactory poem to vetiver, the fragrance grew from Christian Astuguevieille's love of the material. Rather than isolating its earthy character, Antoine Maisondieu folded it into opoponax and myrrh, with pepper and thyme interrupting the resinous warmth. The concept links an ancient fragrant material with future creation.
Extra info
Maisondieu used more black pepper in To Vetiver than in Comme des Garçons' Blackpepper, drawing out a salty, mineral-aquatic facet of vetiver. Rei Kawakubo chose red for the familiar pebble-shaped bottle, rather than the brown or green Adrian Joffe had anticipated.
Notesambrofixblack peppermoxalonemyrrhopoponaxthymevetiver
Tags
#savory
#smoky
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
An afternoon spent around a wooden table, with conversation continuing as the light fades. Pepper and thyme give the fragrance a dry, alert edge; rooty vetiver and dark resins lend weight without turning sugary. Its register is tactile and understated, with warmth that rewards closer company.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the pepper and thyme to settle before adding more. Mild to cool weather should suit the balance of dry vetiver and warm resins; in heat, keep the application lighter so the spicy opening remains measured. Amber and musk soften the composition's rooty edges.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer woody fragrances with a savory, aromatic edge rather than overt sweetness. It will appeal to vetiver lovers who welcome peppery intensity, smoky textures and the darker, licorice-like warmth of myrrh.
Release year
2026
The nose
Antoine Maisondieu is known for giving woods, spices and aromatic materials a clear, contemporary structure. His Comme des Garçons work includes Blackpepper and Monocle Scent One: Hinoki, compositions that turn familiar materials into distinctive sensory studies. In To Vetiver, he frames the root's rugged character with an unusually generous dose of black pepper and softer resinous accents.
Collaborators
Christian Astuguevieille shaped the fragrance's creative direction, with his enduring affection for vetiver providing its central inspiration. To Vetiver was the last perfume completed under his direction, continuing his long creative partnership with Antoine Maisondieu.
Comme Des Garcons’s story
Comme des Garçons treats perfume as a medium for experimentation rather than a set of established fragrance categories. Its vocabulary extends from woods and incense to inorganic smells and abstract impressions. To Vetiver brings that questioning approach to a traditional material, exploring the root through sharp spice and resinous contrasts.
To Vetiver’s concept
Conceived as an olfactory poem to vetiver, the fragrance grew from Christian Astuguevieille's love of the material. Rather than isolating its earthy character, Antoine Maisondieu folded it into opoponax and myrrh, with pepper and thyme interrupting the resinous warmth. The concept links an ancient fragrant material with future creation.
Extra info
Maisondieu used more black pepper in To Vetiver than in Comme des Garçons' Blackpepper, drawing out a salty, mineral-aquatic facet of vetiver. Rei Kawakubo chose red for the familiar pebble-shaped bottle, rather than the brown or green Adrian Joffe had anticipated.