Comme Des Garsons 3, from Comme des Garcons was released in 2002. The perfumer behind this creation is Mark Buxton. It has the top notes of Basil, Currant Leaf and Bud, Mace, Magnolia, Mandarin Orange, and Pimento, middle notes of Angelica, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Freesia, Immortelle, Jasmine, Pepper, Rose, and Rose Oxide, and base notes of Amber, Birch, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Incense, Olibanum (Frankincense), Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.
You never see this one anywhere in the UK even in shops which have a comprehensive selection of Comme des garcons fragrances. Luckily I found it in the CdG perfume shop in Paris and my word is 3 the epitome of this houses fragrances(?) It's strangely aloof, avant garde and yet inviting. I can see how some of the fragrances from this house can leave people cold (especially this one) but I embrace the oddity and love to challenge my nose. So I get fresh bright frankinsence type top notes even a hint of juniper the heart is slightly peppery and herbal then a woody drydown. It's an odd fragrance and does have that cellophane, synthetic, new magazine, ink print smell to it. To me though it's quite warm and woody and comes across quite natural. I may just have a soft spot for CdG, Mark Buxton's creativity and will forgive them pretty much anything. It has an incense signature to it though and I love that about many of their fragrances, it's certainly not boring. Modern and not for everyone but I enjoyed it, performance was average and longevity was not so good.