Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Comme des Garcons2002
Side by side
Series 3 Incense: Avignon vs. Cathédrale
Series 3 Incense: Avignon peaks in winter, while Cathédrale belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Series 3 Incense: Avignon | Cathédrale | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2002 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Anatole Lebreton |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Aromatic
Cathédrale
Woody
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Musky
Aromatic
Citrus
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ChamomileElemiAldehydes
CedarwoodBergamot
Heart
French LabdanumSpices
OudMossLavender
Base
IncenseMyrrhFrankincenseVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodPatchouliOakmossVanillaAmbrette (musk Mallow)
MuskBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Series 3 Incense: Avignon | Cathédrale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is not a casual office scent. Avignon demands intention. The chamomile aldehydes offer an unusual herbal lift, but the real story is the frankincense-myrrh core, which is powerful, spiritual,.Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Cathedral incense sounds heavy until you smell it. What Anatole Lebreton actually built here is a restraint, warm resin held at arm's length, never cloying, never thick.Cathédrale