8 88

8 88 is my favourite fragrance in my collection and has been my signature scent since the start of this year. This fragrance is extremely unusual, yet I find it totally wearable; that's what I love about this scent. I can totally understand why it's so polarising though. The opening is very metallic and spicy with a slight greenness and a hint of floral. Maybe it's just the marketing, but it's the opening that really makes me think of gold. The drydown sadly doesn't so much. Having said that, I still really enjoy the drydown. This fragrance gradually becomes sweeter on my skin. The metallic vibe seems to fade over time and it drys down to a slightly sweet, amber with a smoky undertone. The longevity is great on my skin. It lasts around eight hours on me. It has very strong projection when it's first applied, though it quickly softens so that it becomes noticeable but not overpowering. Don't spray too much of this fragrance as it can become cloying. I find this to be extremely versatile in terms of when I can wear this and at what time of year. I personally probably wouldn't choose to wear this much during a summer heatwave. However, if you're one of those people who enjoys wearing fragrances like Serge Luten's Ambre Sultan in hot weather, maybe you'll enjoy this too? 8 88 is completely unisex, very modern and totally unique. It may not be for everyone, but it's definitely a fragrance that everyone should try.

Nice avant-garde floral spicy fragrance that is androgynous in a very interesting way. There is a yellow, shimmering quality to it, no doubt reinforced by the gold theme and bottle. The opening is a unique display of wet paint (I'm glad someone else got this!), dusty spice, slightly metallic frosty-incense smoke and surprisingly accessible florals. It's complex and full of contrasting elements, but it works. Somehow it straddles the line between spice rack, florist fridge and futuristic strangeness without just being a mangled blob of chaos. It's such a fun opening that I find myself sad when I notice it fading. In the drydown the weird industrial aspects disappear and are replaced by a simple amber. At this point its a slightly sweet floral spicy hair conditioner that I actually still enjoy. It's just not as interesting as the opening. It performs very well (I would say above average in terms of longevity, but very quiet in terms of throw). This fits in perfectly next to the other CDG's and it is definitely worth checking out if you are a fan of the line or are looking for a one of a kind floral spice fragrance. I don't wear it too often as it doesn't really suit my personality (I'm much too drab and quiet for such a fun fragrance). 7.5/10

Rather feminine but still alright for a brave man. Odd synthetic dry structures with a hint of metallic ambery floral scent going on... To my nose, 888, opens light and zesty with pepper note, melting with a fiery , grant slap of playful coriander. I can detect the synthetic saffron straight away, flying around the whole formula, showing off its own presence. The top notes have a funny bubbly, effervescent side. The initial sniff , to my nose, is kind of feminine, but it doesn't bother me at all. It could be definitely a Guerilla 2 old brother,as they have similar character, but as it's settling down, the perfume get a nice gorgeous soul. The safraline share path with hints of nice metallic geranium leaves that melts with the curcuma brings a vague hint of metallic sour mustard like odour... The fragrance keeps heady and confortable while the drydown introduces the amber that add a warm twist to the whole formula. The drydown is dry and bitter. I realy like this scent, as much of the other Comme des garçons line. I probably have to try twice to get used of the arid, acrid aura that float around you when you wear it. It decants a little to the feminine side, but who cares really?. The long lasting is acceptable. 4/5 hours in my skin.

I'm not a fan of those "for women and men" gender-binding perfumes as in most of the cases, these turn out to weigh more on the female side by being overly sweet or powdery. Here's a great exception of that rule. This great perfume is a romantic stormer that leaves no one unaffected, so here's a good reason why it's destined for both sexes. With its unusual herbal combination at the start and the elegant flowery heart there's a blend that might fool you for a "sweeter" but in fact that's a very intimate, charming and sophisticated companion for everyone. Why am I speaking for everyone here, who or what gives me that right? But the amazing composition of those notes and nothing else! Who could resist this charmer really? High quality ingredients make it long lasting on my skin for about 7-8 hours, let's not forget it's an EDP: A few more sprays and it'd be carrying you in its cloud for the whole day! Such a rounded and carefully structured blend caters great for cold outdoors and cozy winter nights in or even special events, proving its versatile character. As for the prices, a good search on the Internet found this for about 48 Euros /50ml, I don't think that's much for such a good quality EDP. My overall rating: 8.5/10

Oh yes! It's as weird as I hoped and provides a delicious, shifting, roller-coaster ride of genre-bending perfumery. I can't put my finger on any one thing. What seems to be metallic one minute suddenly seems sexy-skanky the next (I get the same vibe from Ganymede) sort of like hot sweaty muscle dude, although that's not to say it's masculine, I reckon anyone can rock this if they're feeling it. The turmeric is very apparent, but it's such a complicated chorus of accompanying notes it doesn't seem at all culinary. I can totally understand those who say they appreciate this but couldn't imagine wearing it, and I probably won't wear it often, but I'm looking forward to trying it in different seasons. Wearing this again today, and OH the drydown... So creamy, ambery, spicy and wonderful, but in a unique way. It really doesn't resemble anything else.

This one seems pretty underestimated compared with other ones like 2 Man or Wonderwood... But I personally think than this one is more original. ^^' A really great "metallic" floral one to my nose with a powerful incense note, which makes it very unisex. (dispite it's listed as oriental spicy) Strange but lovely ! (like almost all CdG ones) On the drydrown, here comes the warm side of the fragrance, spices all around (saffron and coriander), circling without distorting the geranium. A perfect combination of flowers and spices. Yay. Great longevity and projection.

Wow, wow, wow! I put it on and I instantly got spices and pepper in the best of ways! Then, it went to and Angel-like caramel/patchouli smell, but in a much less brash manner. I love the sweet, warm smoke of the Amber and Incense... This is how a unisex frag should be done. It's got this lovely ambiguity about it; some maleness, some femaleness but all sex, warmth and intrigue. I would love this on any gender as it's a powerful and complex enough scent to where it morphs to the person wearing it. Right. Back to smelling my arm.

I've been aware of Comme de Garcons for roughly half of my lifetime now. I was always curious about what image the line projected, how their perfumes smelled, etc. Now I know that my instinct led me to this for a good reason. It's everything a unisex fragrance should be. All of the previous reviews contain points I could relate to after the mere initial testing, generating one of the fastest purchases I've ever made. This won't be the last purchase, either...

If you like Cartier le baiser du dragon (kiss of the dragon) then this Comme 888 is very similar. Both projects great character, perhaps Comme is a little bit deeper with the amber. Both are unisex, in fact a lot of guys wore Cartier baiser du dragon. Excellent stuff comes with price and money worth.

To be sexy, I think most unisex scents need to lean a hair toward one gender or the other, regardless of which is wearing it. This is so incredibly sexy to me, while being squarely unisex. It should smell like an Indian kitchen. It doesn't. If it had a bit heavier performance, it'd be a masterpiece.

My sinuses are all over the place at the moment, but what I get from this is a nice flowery combination combined with the smell of burning matches. It has some similarities to CDG's "2" - there is something in both of them that brings back almost mystical childhood memories. I like it!

Reading all the review belove, I understood that the bottle that had captured my attention in a perfumery, deserved a blind buy (the price was also good!!). I am very happy of my choice: original, good feeling wearing it today, my cup of tea!!! Thanks to Fragrantica community!!!

Got this as a gift for my younger brother, he loved it! He kept getting compliments and one of his friends offered to trade it for a Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford! The scent is sweet, dark and game! The gold bottle makes one feel free, charming and daring. A fine scent!

First to ever owned something like this, ambery sweet floral with a touch of masculine notes. Perfect for the weather like here as it will last. For the price paid, it should be really good product. For it deserves 10/10 scent Cheers

I've always thought this was nice, I feel like I'm smelling a floral scented soap through a transparent peach-colored plastic lens.

Love at first sniff!! My favorite NOW !I just LOVE it :X

''Comme des Garçons'' 888 Baharat temalı pek çok parfümle karşılaştım, ancak bunun gibisini ilk kez deneyimliyorum. Özellikle zerdeçal notasını görmem, bu esansı sipariş etmemde belirleyici oldu. Kendine özgü, adeta ritüelistik bir karakteri ve farklı bir duruşu var. Yaratılan atmosfer ise yoğun ve ağır bir taban üzerine, metalik bir yüzey hissiyatıyla inşa ediliyor. Ganymede tarzında bir parfüm değil elbette. Bende daha çok domates çorbasını ve İstanbul’daki Mısır Çarşısı’nda çalışan bir Arap esnafı çağrıştırıyor. Bakımlı olmayı arzulayan, ancak bu çabanın tam anlamıyla karşılık bulmadığı bir karakter hissi uyandırıyor. “Arabik” bir parfüm olduğunu söylemem doğru olmaz; ancak bende yarattığı çağrışım bu yönde. . . . I have encountered many spice-themed fragrances, yet this is the first time I’ve experienced something quite like this. The presence of a turmeric note was the main reason I decided to order it. It offers a distinctive, almost ritualistic character and a truly unconventional profile. The atmosphere it creates is built upon a dense, heavy base with a noticeable metallic surface effect. It is certainly not in the style of Ganymede. Instead, it reminds me of tomato soup and, interestingly, of an Arab vendor working in Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar. It evokes the impression of someone aspiring to be well-groomed, yet not fully achieving that ideal. I wouldn’t describe it as an “Arabian” fragrance; however, this is the particular association it brings to mind for me. 10/6.5

I don't think this one is too strange or weird. The beginning is hard to wear, surely - I got a pure turmeric note at first, and for some fifteen minutes I felt like being in an Indian restaurant, but later it becomes more mellow and smooth. The turmeric note is joined by a dash of saffron, but I mostly feel some aromatic nuances of geranium - I thought it was some kind of mint before I read the notes here. The drydown takes that geranium and saffron and wraps them with an incense cloud. Throughout the whole evolution I felt some metallic quality in the background, but I'm not quite sure where did that come from. 8 88 is a scent with good longevity and tolerable sillage. I feel it's good to go with a lot of outfits and in lots of occasions, but make sure to spray it 15 minutes to half an hour before going somewhere. It's good for both hot and warm weather. If all of that made it sound versatile, then be it. But, this is a love or hate scent for those who would ponder wearing it - not really a blind buy material. However, it's worth trying and worth giving it a shot. 8,25/10

A weirdo of a scent: an extroverted take on an oriental. I can imagine an artist wearing this perfume, eating el fresco or shopping in an outdoor market. It has a urban feel to it, completely unisex and ageless. Opening is equal parts turmeric and saffron, somehow it feels appropriate to spring with its bright sillage in this first phase. Geranium comes in next, along with incense and patch. There’s also a synthetic aspect In the drydown but it doesn’t bother me. I admire this fragrance though I’m not sure it’s something I want to wear. I purchased the small splash bottle off fragrencenet, which you should do first if interested as this is now difficult to find because it’s been discontinued.

This is indeed a weird fragrance, weird but totally wearable. It's a green oriental if that makes sense and I could honestly swear that it is Coco's green sister. Starts off with the spices, the coriander is green to my nose and the turmeric quite discernible. The flowers emerge very quickly and at this point, it is a very beautiful scent. It goes through a middle phase that's mainly turmeric and very loud and then dries to a soft floral spicy amber. It stays transparent throughout and has lasted on my skin for more than 10 hours when I washed the scent away in the shower. I found the scent to have good sillage and was able to smell it all day.