4
Notes
7
Accords
1
Perfumer
Odeur 53
feminine
Created by Martine Pallix
Odeur 53 by Comme des Garcons is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Odeur 53 was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Martine Pallix. The main characteristic of this fragrance is an absolutely avant-garde structure, or its absence, as each component in it lives its on life. Not only that the structure is avant-garde, but also each of the 53 components, inorganic odors such as: desert sand, flame, India rubber, oxygen, smell of white-hot bulb, etc. Due to its structure, this fragrance opens differently to different persons, and it is very interesting to try it out together with other people. This is a fragrance for a personality, inordinate and daring. It was launched in 1998.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
47%
Win
87%
Spr
72%
Sum
45%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
33%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
795 votes
3.89
Love it
27535%
Like it
30238%
OK
8711%
Dislike
11615%
Hate it
152%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 12 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community holds Olympic Orchids in high regard for their authentic, photo-realistic scent compositions and unique indie appeal, particularly praising fragrances like Carosello, Blackbird, and Olympic Rainforest. However, the brand's weak longevity is a significant drawback that prevents higher recommendation, as customers struggle to justify the premium price for fragrances that fade within an hour of application.
Strengths
- Photo-realistic, natural scent compositions that capture authentic nature
- Unique indie fragrances with interesting and complex notes
- Great variety of scents including florals, woods, and green notes
- Strong brand loyalty with experimental, niche appeal
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity - fragrances fade quickly within an hour
- Some compositions feel unbalanced or overly sour
- Limited mainstream recognition and availability
- Price point not justified by wear time for some customers
Best for
Nature lovers and PNW-inspired scent seekersFans of realistic, green, and incense fragrancesIndie fragrance enthusiastsSpring and summer seasonal wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
