Marseille

Comme des Garcons Marseilles is like a creamy soap bar musk scented with the smell of hot iron-pressed clothes that were freshly laundered with powder detergent. I'm grateful I don't relate to some complaints. To me, there are no animalics, sharp neroli, scratchy unblended texture, overly powdery accord, or whatever else. Doesn't smell like public bathroom soap smell to me either. Just clean. The pressed texture reminds me of JHAG Not a Perfume Superdose, except that one is like hot-pressed paper to me. Think of plain paper freshly ran through a printer. I also more closely think of Mizensir Very Musc which smells like the steam while ironing clothes, except there is a slight animalic touch to me. I like that iron accord and think Marseilles will do great as my gym and generally clean scent. It performs moderately and lasts around 7 hours on my skin. Price is reasonable. The compared Jo Malone Musk Memento Cologne smells similar with its smell related to clean clothes too, but its texture is more like an aerosol-like musk. MM Replica Bubble bath which is shorter lasting and Kilian Musk Butterfly which lasts about the same are similar in its creamy soap bar texture but they lack the clothing and iron-pressed accords and goes in a more full-on bubble bath direction. Le Labo Lavande smells more similar than the other two people compared to Marseilles, as it has the laundry clean smell but it's brighter.

Marseille opens with a bright, clean neroli before transitioning into a pretty good evocation of Savon de Marseille. The soapiness of the scent is, of course, clean, but beyond that aspect, the overall impression created here is of very high quality ingredients blended well. Indeed, my overwhelming impression of the fragrance is simply an echo of the soapy cleanliness produced by a very high quality bar of bath soap. The fragrance is linear, surprisingly long lasting (definitely a consequence of the aromachemicals used in the composition) and as unisex as can be. Office safe for certain, but where this fragrance truly shines is in the moments after a shower. Applied after a shower, this fragrance takes the fresh from the shower feeling so many of us love and makes it into a multi-hour experience. I find that I quite enjoy wearing Marseille from time to time, particularly following a before-bed shower. The clean soapy scent creates a wonderful harmony with the smell of freshly laundered bed linen. I really enjoy using the fragrance in this manner. I think you might too. If you enjoy soapy smells, this fragrance is well worth a try.

Picture literal white fresh clean cotton laundry that is what this smells like. It's so satisfying and comforting. It makes me feel nostalgic for some reason. I'm so impressed, I never thought I could find a perfume that smells like this. It's currently out of stock in most places near me (and that's online only this is nowhere instore in my city which sucks). I don't know if this is something I would buy for myself I've just spent so much on blind buy perfumes and feel discouraged at the moment. If I were more financially comfortable and could house a fragrance collection I would definitely want this in mine. Edit: this is definitely something I'd buy for myself. I can't stop thinking about it and always go back to smell the sample that was only sprayed on a paper thingo and sent to me in an envelope very generously by some staff. It still smells strong and impressive. I just love it. For me it paints a picture of an old movie with a vintage filter and young children running about in fresh linens. Up close this is what the linens would smell like. In the best way possible.

Comme des Garcon Marseille (2021) - soap musk - As a collector, a soap accord is what I try to stay away from, as they can smell generic and like soap! But #quentinbisch created a fragrance that changed my mind and look at “clean” fragrances differently. Starts with a balanced yet fresh Neroli mixed with Salt water, and Orange blossom. As a backbone of the fragrance, he was able to make me smell & imagine the texture of bubbles (popping and foaming) - just by cleverly using a mixture of White musks and Cosmone. The latter is a Givaudan-developed substance that mimicked nitro-musks used in the earlier days of perfumery (now banned) that creates this rich and diffusive quality and heightens the floral-citrus top-notes. In the drydown, the musks sweeten creating an amber-like accord combined with woods. A refreshing delight to wear - with a crisp white shirt.

Since they are not listed above, these are the notes as seen on Comme des Garçons Parfum website: "Savon de Marseille Accord, Neroli Accord, Petalia (Floral, Rosy, Lychee), Oranger Crystals, Overdose of Ambrofix (Amber, Woody), Cosmone (Musk, Powdery)." Let it be known that soapy fragrances are really not my favourite. I first smelled this in a California shop on a very hot day. I was struck by its cheery, candied-orange opening. Like cracking open a can of fizzy orange San Pelligrino. Although we might gravitate to a more aquatic or watery citrus fragrance in the hot summer months, Marseille is a richer experience, a "clean" fragrance with a full-bodied sillage that cuts through the stagnant heat of summer. I think the use of cosmone and amberfix, rather than aldehydes, was a brilliant choice. I bought myself a bottle then and there. 10/10

This scent reminds me of soap, laundry and childhood. It feels like home to me. It's so subtle yet beautiful, not 'in-your-face' at all. But feels clean, fresh, and makes me feel like I'm living in a time before I was even born. Like laundry from the 1900s, however with a young and innocent feel to it. I don't know why it triggers nostalgia for me but this is my personal favourite scent ever. I'm really sad it's currently out of stock, and have been checking it every day I just wish this were EDP - I haven't worn it and can't say anything for longevity due to this however I was sent a sample in an envelope within an envelope and the whole thing just smells so strong, and has lasted months. I really hope this is somewhat longlasting once I get my hands on it.

Clean & soapy but not sterile. There’s a natural earthiness, almost aromatic to my nose, that keeps this from veering into bland and boring territory like other clean scents. Earthy, crunchy health food store bar of soap, like something rustic & hand-cut that you’d buy at a farmers market, and it’s fabulous. Having grown up on Dial, Dove, etc. I don't have the Savon de Marseille reference, so this is very unique to me. I saw a review mention the scent of an old Spencer’s store in the mall (remember those?), which is SO CORRECT. What even is that smell? The headshop reference from another reviewer below feels accurate, too. Anyway, I dig Marseille quite a bit if you want a musky, soapy scent that doesn’t feel sterile or too oppressively clean.

I’m hesitant to talk about it but I must I proud myself for being genuine and frank about fragrances I take it rather seriously The truth is I always bashed the perfumers work Not sure if the hype around him was a reason but I tried a lot of his work and it seemed mediocre Repetitive even so I just lost interest of his work Now I believe I regained my hope in his style I think of he had enough to work and to show his creative side he can actually create something special And this one is definitely special One of the best detergent smelling fragrances ever The feeling of fresh clothes is insane and to depict it inside a bottle of liquid is insane to me I love this and yes it is expensive but to me it was worth it Thank you Mr. Bisch

When you first spray it, you get hit with that unmistakable, no-nonsense, old-school French soap scent — pure, honest, almost austere. It smells like someone grated an entire block of traditional Marseille soap and turned it into perfume. No flowers, no fruits, no vanilla to hide behind. Just clean, slightly fatty, alkaline soap vibes with a tiny touch of that classic waxy, mineral undertone. This is not a room-filler. It stays close to the skin (intimate / skin scent after 30-40 minutes). If you want to announce your arrival, look elsewhere. Longevity is surprisingly excellent. I’m getting a solid 6–8 hours on skin, which is impressive for such a minimalist, soapy composition. It doesn’t scream, but it quietly refuses to die.

Uniquely clean and soapy, yet there's an organic quality to it. Not necessarily similar to Marseille soap, at least not the kind that is a classic staple in household cleaning (olive-green cubes that smell like bay leaf). I imagine this is what Italian ladies wash their laundry in (not a bad thing in my mind). A tiny bit pungent, invokes childhood memories of vacationing in Sardinia and walking beneath trees blooming in endless heat, their fruit almost fermented. I might be a little bit anosmic to this as it occasionally disappears for me whereas I've received compliments many hours after applying it.

This was a blind buy together with ganja and it is my best blind buy yet! It does indeed smell like marseille soap without being too clean or too soapy. It’s just right and it still feels avant-garde. I am sensitive to neroli and is not my favorite note but here it is really perfect. If you like the smell of marseille soaps and you want to smell like it, this is the perfect perfume. It is great for office or work as I can’t imagine anyone who would dislike it. I also think that it doesn’t have season or gender. I am very happy I got the 50ml and not the 30ml bottle.

Smells like luxurious soap. Not loud and cloying laundry detergent crap that FM Acne Studios put out. I think Acne Studios as a brand has really lost its luster. I am really in to Japanese streetwear fashion houses lately, Junya Watanabe got me interested in Comme des Garcons. Not gonna lie a lot of their fragrances scare me a bit but glad I got this one. Something from Quentin Bisch that is not quite Quentin Bisch. Hate or love this guy, he deserves to be in the Perfumer Hall of Fame if there ever was one.

Absolutely gorgeous scent! My favorite soapy one! After 15 mins or so, when it settles down, it's so creamy and cozy but in a fresh way. Perfect for spring and summer, but I wear my whole year around. You may get that "clean bathroom" at first sniff, but let it settle... it's really nice! Longevity is great, projection is moderate. If anybody have Gritti Jacqueline and Marseille, would you agree that they are similar in DNA but Jacqueline is much creamier version or is it just my nose?

True to its name, if you want to smell like Marseille soap, like the white sheets hung to dry under the warm sun of Provence then this is your holy grail, it is also a decent cheap alternative to lavande 31 and blanche if youre looking for a clean scent without wanting to go bankrupt. Sillage is beastly, longevity is decent. another work of art by Quentin Bisch. Edit: overall good fragrance but theres something annoys me about the drydown, something very synthetic and unsmooth

First impression is it's very accurate impression of high quality French artisanal soap. But not just the soap itself, I also feel the clean atmosphere. Like when you're stepping into a perfectly clean shower at a luxury hotel. Very strong and sparkling clean. 🤍 It has a nuance of abrasive cleansers like comet powder if you're familiar with that cleaner. This I believe is from the neroli which gives a feeling of being crystaline. Scent 8.5/10 Performance 7.5/10

My 1ml sample arrived today and I immediately ordered a full bottle. This has instantly gone to my number 1. It smells so expensively clean and comforting without being screechy or verging in to cleaning products territory. It's a typical clean smelling perfume in the same realm as Replica Lazy Sunday Morning and Byredo Blanche except this is far superior. I can't imagine anyone disliking this, you just smell clean and lovely.

I think it smells just like you imagine. A very sincere interpretation of Marseille soap. This perfume made me realize I just love it, which is something that I never really thought about before, being a very overlooked note – until now. If you are familiar with it, you will certainly recognize it. It's not boring at all. It's beautiful in its simplicity. Extremely versatile. You can't go wrong.

smooth neroli, soapy, musky, not at all screechy, very smooth. linear, inoffensive, but interesting and unique. warm and cold at the same time. very comforting. would be great in any weather, i imagine, but the neroli brings forth a distinctly summery image - orange blossoms cooling at night after a warm, sunny day. rather natural smelling, but very clean. definitely feminine leaning.

I usually never buy 50ml bottles especially at this price point but its the only size available and i had to have it. My go to soap scents where mugler cologne and prada amber but this is better than MC and just as good as PA but with way better lasting power and sillage Smells like a dry white bar of soap cut in half. CDG parfums deserve more credit and recognition

Tried on wrist on a cold London winter day. On my skin the smell was powdery abrasive, definitely soap, dry. Clean, but... off? Kept me lifting my wrist to the nose for many hours, investigating. Reminds me of the movie of the same name by Angela Schanelec. Like a carton box of washing powder with something inside that you cannot quite see through a thumb made hole.