Monocle Scent Three: Sugi Comme des Garçons 2013

Well, I have to give it to Comme des Garçons, their creations with wood or incense are usually very special and mostly well done.

Both Hinoki and Laurel are currently very popular in our household, especially in slightly cooler temperatures, and accordingly, my partner was very curious about number 3 from the Monocle series.

We were quite taken with the first test, which led to the first spontaneous purchase in a long time.

With Sugi, they have once again managed to balance an unusual niche fragrance with a classic woody scent theme, resulting in a unique and simultaneously elegant fragrance.

Some time ago, I was able to try an extravagant and quite expensive gin neat at a party, and the top note of Sugi reminds me exactly of that.
The gin had a blue color and an unusual, slightly floral aroma, paired with a light sharpness, and I can't help but think of this spirit at the opening.

The gin note then transitions into a very noble accord of dry wood, combined with a bitter floral note, remaining in this state for a longer while before the floral note is replaced by a distinctly greenish note in the base.

The longevity is, as I expected, very good; however, the sillage is somewhat more subdued compared to Hinoki or Laurel, but not shy.

I wonder why they chose to bottle the fragrance in a creamy yellow flacon, as I can't really associate this color with the scent. If I had to assign a color to Sugi, it would probably be a muted bluish green.

Be that as it may, I think Sugi will not lead a shadowy existence in my collection but will likely be used at least as often as its fragrance siblings from the Monocle series and will also be repurchased.

My test recommendation for all wood and CdG fans.