Ganja Comme Des Garcons by Comme des Garcons

Ganja Comme Des Garcons

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021

At a glance

Is Ganja Comme Des Garcons worth trying?

Ganja by Comme des Garcons is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
aromatic, cannabis, fresh spicy with Cumin, Black Pepper, cannabis
aromatic cannabis fresh spicy

The first impression

Ganja by Comme des Garcons is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Ganja was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Caroline Dumur. Top notes are Cumin and Black Pepper; middle notes are cannabis, Mate and Mastic or Lentisque; base notes are Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum.

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%
cannabis 85%
fresh spicy 70%
woody 60%
green 50%
herbal 40%
smoky 35%
balsamic 30%
warm spicy 25%
patchouli 20%

The perfumer behind it

Caroline Dumur

Caroline Dumur

Caroline Dumur is a perfumer who has collaborated with a wide range of houses including Bastille Parfums, Boucheron, By Far, and Carolina Herrera. Her catalog includes Demain Promis Bastille Parfums, Boucheron Singulier Boucheron, and several Daydream fragrances for By Far. She demonstrates versatility across both niche and designer perfumery.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Cumin Cumin
Black Pepper Black Pepper

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

cannabis cannabis
Mate Mate
Mastic or Lentisque Mastic or Lentisque

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Olibanum Olibanum

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Ganja Comme Des Garcons

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the mundane into the mystical, and Ganja’s bold fusion of cumin, cannabis, and guaiac wood embodies this ethos. The fragrance is a rebellion-a smoky, herbal potion that defies categorization, much like the Alchemist who straddles the line between scientist and sorcerer.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor avant-garde silhouettes-structured jackets with asymmetrical cuts, monochromatic palettes punctuated by a single startling detail. The scent’s green, spicy notes mirror their love for the unconventional, where raw edges are celebrated rather than polished away.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of transformation, whether through art, chemistry, or sheer will. The patchouli and olibanum base grounds their experimentation in tradition, reminding them that even the most radical ideas are built on ancient wisdom.

Relationships

Their connections are intellectual first, emotional second. The cannabis note, both provocative and meditative, draws like-minded seekers who crave depth over small talk. Romantic partners must be willing to navigate the Alchemist’s occasional detachment, a byproduct of their relentless curiosity.

Lifestyle

Their days are spent in studios or labs, surrounded by vials and sketchbooks. The fragrance’s longevity reflects their patience-a project might take years, but the result is worth the wait. Evenings are for dimly lit debates, where ideas are dissected and recombined like molecules.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can lead to isolation, mistaking solitude for independence. The mastic note, resinous and healing, hints at the need to sometimes let the world in as it is, not as they’d reshape it.

Conclusion

Ganja is a catalyst in a bottle, perfect for the Alchemist who sees every moment as an opportunity to rewrite the rules.

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