COMME des GARÇONS Parfums’ TO VETIVER is an Olfactory Tribute to the Earth’s Soul

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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 is a fragrance that feels like a walk through a warm, natural countryside. It opens with a fresh, spicy burst of black pepper and white thyme, reminiscent of a new day. The core of the scent is vetiver, an earthy oil derived from grass roots, which provides a solid foundation. Notes of amber and opoponax, warm, resinous ingredients, add a touch of ancient ritual and glowing warmth, like the embers of a sacred fire.

TO VETIVER is a beautifully crafted fragrance born from creative director Christian Astuguevieille’s love of vetiver and the skill of perfumer Antoine Maisondieu. The scent evokes a sense of timelessness and remembrance, drawing on the long history of ingredients like vetiver and myrrh, which have been valued for thousands of years in cultures from ancient Mesopotamia to sacred Hindu traditions. It’s a fragrant homage to vetiver, one of perfumery’s most classic and treasured natural ingredients.

Okay, so the design of the TO VETIVER bottle is seriously cool. It really matches the whole natural vibe of the scent. They went with this bright, see-through red glass that almost looks like it’s glowing from the inside, which is a neat contrast to the earthy smell. And the name, ‘TO VETI VER’, is written vertically, super simple and bold in black – it reminds me of the edgy, modern style of Rei Kawakubo, you know, Comme des Garçons. It just feels really forward-thinking and different.

COMME des GARÇONS Parfums’ TO VETIVER fragrance is now available for $188 at Dover Street Market.

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2026-05-07 17:26