BACK IN BLACK: COMME DES GARCONS INCENSE SERIES

Ancient and evocative, the Incense series from Comme des Garcons features spiritual scents that have stirred monks, high priestesses and holy men throughout the ages. Magic and ethereal, yet bound to the earth, these five scents represent a pilgrimage to the four corners of the globe. An olfactory journey through the world of mankind with one purpose: to capture the mystical and holy fragrances that bring us closer to the divine. Back in stock at the Blackbird Apothecary and online.

BACK IN BLACK: WONDERWOOD + MORE FROM COMME DES GARCONS

WONDERWOOD IS BACK! A messenger brought us a surprise the other day with all of your favorite scents from Comme des Garcons. We also received a ton of re-stocks on wallets from them as well as some new colors. Don't wait on this, these fly out the door every time we get them.

Comme des Garcons - Wonderwood
100mL EDP Spray
DETAILS: A positive overdose of woods, woody notes and wood constructions. Bewildering in its conception, spectacular in its evolution: mysterious yet perturbing in its application, luxurious but uplifting in its effect. A world overflowing with wondrous woods, the creation of the ultimate wood fragrance, Wonderwood.
INGREDIENTS: Oud, cedarwood, sandalwood, Cypress wood, Javanol, Cashmeran, Pachminol
$125
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NEW COMME DES GARCONS FRAGRANCES: HOLYGRACE & HOLYGRAPIE

Two new Comme des Garcons fragrances arrived at our office today. HolyGrace and Holygrapie were created in collaboration with Undercover designer Jun Takahashi and the strange world he has created around his doll-making practice. In particular, his character Grace and her child, Grapie.

Below is a video demonstrating Takahashi's unique doll-making art in Hiroshima..

We are currently preparing the new fragrances for sale through the new apothecary shop and online at blackbirdballard.com. Until then, if you are interested in ordering, please send an e-mail to info@blackbirdballard.com

Comme des Garcons - HolyGrace 1.7oz
IMAGES: Elegance, soap, fresh, poison
TOP: bergamot, purple ginger, pink pepper, cardamom
HEART: jasmine, incense, broom, red pimento
BASE: vanilla, amber, vetyver, styrax
$125


Comme des Garcons - HolyGrapie 1.7oz
IMAGES: Baby scent, gentle, sensual, spicy
TOP: purple ginger, mandarin, rhubarb, black pepper
HEART: orris, incense, ylang ylang, nutmeg
BASE: Australian sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, stryax, vetyver
$125

NEW COMME DES GARCONS WALLETS ONLINE

Being a small company, we don't always catch every little mistake right away or do things right on our first attempt. 18 months ago we launched our online store and the first items we shot were our Comme des Garcons wallets. I guess we missed a few and here they are now for your enjoyment.

Comme des Garcons - SA410c 

in green

DETAILS: Cowhide smooth grain leather pouch with three side gold zip closure. Made in Spain. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 2 3/8" x 4 1/4"

$108

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Comme des Garcons - SA3100

in red

DETAILS: Cowhide smooth grain leather zip wallet with two side zip closure and interior pouch for coins, cards or loose items. Made in Spain. MEASUREMENTS:

Approximately 3.5" x 4.25"

$102

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Comme des Garcons - SA3100

in brown

DETAILS: Cowhide smooth grain leather zip wallet with two side zip closure and interior pouch for coins, cards or loose items. Made in Spain. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 3.5" x 4.25"

$102

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COMME DES GARCONS: 8 88 EAU DE PARFUM GETS A GOLD STAR

Comme des Garsons - 8 88 Eau de Parfam 100ml
DETAILS: The premise of 8 88, yet another spectacular Comme des Garcons creation, is as original and unexpected as we have come to expect from this truly avant-garde line: to translate the smell of gold into perfume. Centered on safraline, a molecule derived from the most golden of all spices, saffron, 888 expresses the paradoxical appeal of gold with astounding success. The blend, spiced by coriander and geranium and enriched by amber, is a perfect olfactory rendition of the precious metal, the dazzling brightness of which is as warm and inviting as it is cold and distant. Alluring, elusive, indescribable, 8 88 is one of the most intriguing compositions we have encountered. Allow it to work its magic on you and succumb to the Gold Rush. NOTES: pepperwood, curcuma, coriander, geranium and amber.
$145
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GQ ON SCENTED CANDLES

GQ's Style Guy just did a little write up on scented candle recommendations (click here for a direct link) which included a mention of the lovely Diptyque. We have been carrying Diptyque for a few seasons now and have been in love with all of their offerings. If you are local, we recommend taking the time to come in to smell and play with all that is available. For those outside of the area, we also carry Diptyque products online on Blackbirdballard.com.

The article links back to a previous feature, as well, with some of their top choices of scented candles; a list which includes another Blackbird favourite, Comme des Garcons's Avignon..

"Superlative. CdG's scent creations are extraordinary, shocking, entrancing, revolting, mesmerizing, dangerous, psychotically violent. It depends. Avignon is at least three if not four of these and absolutely indispensable to anyone who wants a hypnotic experience. Not in the least understated, Avignon is almost aggressively transporting: The incense of an Orthodox church, dripping wax, liquid darkness, prayers dusted in spice. Better than this, there is not." (Text from GQ. Direct link)
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