Spicy
Notescardamomcedarwoodcinnamonclovescorianderlily-of-the-valleymarigoldnutmegpepperpomegranateroserose de mai
Tags
#beast
Style
unisex
White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
White suits a brisk afternoon that moves indoors, where the warmth of cinnamon and clove contrasts with the air still caught in your coat. As conversation draws closer, rose and lily of the valley soften that spicy first impression without turning it demure.
How to wear
Try White in cool to mild weather, when its hot spices can feel warming without becoming oppressive. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing to temper the opening and let the floral side emerge gradually. In warmer conditions or close quarters, keep the application light.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy spice-led fragrances but want more floral softness than a dense oriental composition offers. Its candied heat, delicate flowers and bitter herbal edge will appeal to tastes that favour contrast over straightforward sweetness or conventionally pretty florals.
Release year
1996 (or 1995, 1998)
The nose
Mark Buxton is known for pairing bold, unconventional accords with an economical, finely balanced structure. His work helped establish Comme des Garçons’ distinctive perfume vocabulary, notably through the original Eau de Parfum and Comme des Garçons 2. In White, he brings that taste for contrast to hot spices and delicate flowers, retaining the house’s angular character within a brighter composition.
Comme Des Garcons’s story
Comme des Garçons treats perfume as an experimental medium, sharing the fashion house’s preference for creative freedom over conventional prettiness. Its fragrances explore unexpected materials and contrasts rather than familiar luxury codes. White takes a less industrial route, but its friction between assertive spice and soft flowers remains distinctly within that philosophy.
White’s concept
White revisits the spice character of the original Comme des Garçons Eau de Parfum through a brighter floral lens. May rose and lily of the valley soften the composition without erasing its heat, while bitter tagetes prevents the flowers from becoming overly decorative. The concept is a change of light and texture, rather than simply a lighter version of the original.
Extra info
The official note list includes pomegranate and cedarwood alongside the spices and flowers, and is presented without a top, heart and base hierarchy. White also appeared as Pearly Monster, a collector’s presentation dressed in black jersey with black beads and pearls rather than a separate fragrance.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Spice Bazaar
Also featured in
Festive Scents
Notescardamomcedarwoodcinnamonclovescorianderlily-of-the-valleymarigoldnutmegpepperpomegranateroserose de mai
Tags
#beast
Style
unisex
White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
White suits a brisk afternoon that moves indoors, where the warmth of cinnamon and clove contrasts with the air still caught in your coat. As conversation draws closer, rose and lily of the valley soften that spicy first impression without turning it demure.
How to wear
Try White in cool to mild weather, when its hot spices can feel warming without becoming oppressive. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing to temper the opening and let the floral side emerge gradually. In warmer conditions or close quarters, keep the application light.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy spice-led fragrances but want more floral softness than a dense oriental composition offers. Its candied heat, delicate flowers and bitter herbal edge will appeal to tastes that favour contrast over straightforward sweetness or conventionally pretty florals.
Release year
1996 (or 1995, 1998)
The nose
Mark Buxton is known for pairing bold, unconventional accords with an economical, finely balanced structure. His work helped establish Comme des Garçons’ distinctive perfume vocabulary, notably through the original Eau de Parfum and Comme des Garçons 2. In White, he brings that taste for contrast to hot spices and delicate flowers, retaining the house’s angular character within a brighter composition.
Comme Des Garcons’s story
Comme des Garçons treats perfume as an experimental medium, sharing the fashion house’s preference for creative freedom over conventional prettiness. Its fragrances explore unexpected materials and contrasts rather than familiar luxury codes. White takes a less industrial route, but its friction between assertive spice and soft flowers remains distinctly within that philosophy.
White’s concept
White revisits the spice character of the original Comme des Garçons Eau de Parfum through a brighter floral lens. May rose and lily of the valley soften the composition without erasing its heat, while bitter tagetes prevents the flowers from becoming overly decorative. The concept is a change of light and texture, rather than simply a lighter version of the original.
Extra info
The official note list includes pomegranate and cedarwood alongside the spices and flowers, and is presented without a top, heart and base hierarchy. White also appeared as Pearly Monster, a collector’s presentation dressed in black jersey with black beads and pearls rather than a separate fragrance.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Spice Bazaar
Also featured in
Festive Scents