Radish Vetiver

I like this unique take on vetiver. Like almost all CdG fragrances, this stuff is just a little bit odd, but here the oddity is the result of a component listed right on the cute little (30 ml) bottle--radish. This radish is watery, ozonic and refreshing at the same time it introduces a clean, processed earthy note to the composition. This earth is reminiscent of the sort of thing you'd buy in a bag at a garden center, not what you'd find on a forest floor, and that seems appropriate given the fact that, at least in my admittedly limited experience, radishes are the stuff of gardens and are rarely encountered in the wild. If you are familiar with CdG's Vettiveru, you'll recognize the vetiver here. I suspect that it is mostly artificial, since it also reminds me of Molecule 03 from Escentric. In any event, this vetiver has a vinyl note that is most likely conjuring the natural iodine found in the plant and this note clashes with the radish, just like the label says it will. But this clash is more semi-harmonious dissonance than harsh crash, particularly when the interesting way in which the radish dovetails with the vetiver's green, grassy notes is considered. It works wonderfully and I love this stuff. As the scent dries down, the radish fades away, leaving vetiver and woods. Longevity is moderate (about 5 hours on my skin in hot, humid conditions). So is projection. This fragrance is unisex, safe for work, and well suited for warm days in spring and summer. If you like vetiver, you really should try to smell the innovative approach to the scent presented in Clash: Radish Vetiver. Recommended.

First impressions - the sharpness of this green fragrance cuts like a razor; super intense green notes paired with dirt/soil. The dirt/soil was almost a turn off but for whatever reason it works well with the sharpness and borderline bitterness of the fresh green aroma. As someone that adores the weird and wild arrays of fragrances, this was love at first sniff. After a few hours- stayed fairly green, radiant and radishy for hours. Eventually, it simmers down and vetiver and woody notes arrived and created a clean, soapy skin scent. The soil/dirt compound of this fragrance died away which I appreciated since it had an almost dirty feeling to it when I smelled it (at the same time, I kinda got into it because it was so unusual). Sillage and longevity - impressive longevity; at least four hours before it quieted down from the sharp and green initial blast that I encountered when I first applied it. Sillage was moderate; this is one that radiates but won’t fill a room and offend anyone. Would I buy a bottle - Yes! As a lover of green and especially “weird” fragrances, I may have to add this to my collection. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the radish note but I think it adds a dimension of sharpness, dirt and bitter vegetal edge to this. 3 words to describe this scent - sharp, garden, soil

Does what Amazingreen was too afraid to do - the bitter, crushed vegetation-esque note that disappears woefully early into Amazingreen is finally allowed to take the centre stage it deserves. The result is earthy, refreshing, and so "natural"-smelling that it ends up feeling somehow alien (it might be better described as a "smell" rather than as a perfume). Yes, that sounds like two halves of an oxymoron, but contradiction seems to be the name of the game with the Clash series. As far as actually wearing it goes, so far I find Radish Vetiver stays noticeable all the way through without having to huff at your wrist to get it - more than can be said for certain CdG releases. I would probably stop short of saying that a little goes a long way with this one, but despite the smaller bottle volume it feels like it should last for a while, so the price feels fair. Eventually it dries down to a more traditionally wearable scent but refuses to completely lose that cool, vegetal edge. TL;DR - If Amazingreen left you wanting more, this is the one for you.

"Radish Vetiver" is a unique take on vetiver that is sharp, dirty, and root-like. Imagine a muddy, brown color mixing with a dark, juniper, green color...Now, imagine both of those colors transforming into a beautiful, emerald green color. That's what "Radish Vetiver" does. It takes you on an artistic journey from an Earthy, dark, muddy, root-like smell turning into a fresh, clean, green, and slightly woody scent. It's amazing. I love it! I love it so much that I bought a bottle of it after sampling it. It's an absolute treat to ppl who want something different from the usual smells. I would recommend it because I like it, BUT I would suggest sampling it first. Because YOU need to like it. DO NOT base your buying option on the opinions of others. You miss out on great fragrance when you do that!!!

I loved this fucking frag. Was my go-to for special occasions or when I wanted to feel “different” during the week. Green, fresh, icy cold, with hints of a fresh roll of duct tape, rubber (?), and a childhood memory of walking down the bicycle aisle at Walmart. I can’t explain it better than that.... Felt very grown up at the time in my late 20s but still believable to wear casually. 4.5 years later I wanted to replace and found out it’s currently out of production. CdG, will I ever forgive you for discontinuing? The rest of the clash series is fine but this radish elixir was something special. Always got compliments with just 2 sprays too 💔

A Radioheadian comparison of Clash: Radish Vetiver (CRV) The Bends:Amazingreen, In Rainbows:CRV Amazingreen is classically entry-level. It is approachable and memorable, but not entirely unique amongst its CDG's fragrance peers. CRV on the other hand takes the Amazingreen's approachability and muddies it, turns it up a notch, and makes it strange. Nevertheless, it remains very pleasant––just like In Rainbows. SiCK HEAD's succinctly puts it, "If Amazingreen left you wanting more, this is the one for you." Except you can only buy CRV in 30 ml, while Amazingreen up to 100 ml. The solution is to have both in your collection––you won't regret it.

Upd, i ended up obsessing and finally got this. While on skin this is a normal ~2-3 hour greenish vetiver, on hair it lasts for Hours, i sprayed in the evening, went to bed and still caught the cold scent on my hair 20 hours later, it's monstrous. And i absolutely love that it is cold and stays cold on you, there's almost no change in it. Old review: It's lovely in a wet green way, but it's also very sharp and repellent. I feel it would make me smell cold and unapproachable, and sort of undead. I think I'll get it eventually but this is definitely a scent to consider and weight against your skin before blind buying.

i love radish vetiver. how to describe? RV smells like dirt, but there's nothing dirty about it. in fact, it smells so clean that it's practically synthetic, someone's ecological-utopian vision of life on earth. terrestrial but anti-nostalgic, bright and lively but anti-anthropic. consequently, it takes a while for the scent to transition into something more complementary to human skin. great, if you appreciate the disjunction, uncomfortable if you don't. radish is a contradictory scent by itself -- peppery, yet cold and aqueous (i'd even say damp), it counterpoints the dry warmth of vetiver very well.

It breaks my heart to hear that this one has been discontinued :(((((( I just love how this one captured a fresh, yet intriguingly complex scent. To me, Radish Vetiver whiffs off a salty sea breeze meeting more dirty notes from moist soil and newly harvested radishes. Does anyone have recommendations for perfumes that can replace this little gem? I already have Acqua di Sale and Paula’s Ibiza, but I’m looking for something summery but with a dash of a more surprising element like this one has with the dirt / radishes.

You are strolling through a mossy forest at twilight. You encounter a man with glowing eyes. Next thing you know you are rolling around in the dirt. A moment of passion, heat and cool, earth. You can feel the soil as it pushes under your finger nails. The slight smell of rubber/latex induces a kinky essence. I’m not sure how else to describe. Sexual but earthy.

Just received my bottle..wow...just wow...4 sprays...It starts very dirty but after 30 minutes or more it develops in a very fresh scent..I met my girlfiend after 3 hours and she asked me if i just did a shower..Its really very fresh and unigue..But wearable for such a unique creation...Its my first experience with Comme De Garcons and im already excited...

This is a high quality perfume. Vetiver and radish (peppery and green) alternate nicely, they come in waves one ofter the other, alternately, several times as the perfume develops. Vetiver is the strongest, radish is not as prominent, unfortunately. Because when the green peppery notes come forward the scent is heavenly.

This has become my favorite spring scent. It smells like fresh green tendrils unfurling out of wet earth, tight white unopened flower buds... all the rich sweet promise of the biomass explosion around the corner. Just add sunshine.

Easy choice for people who love the smell of dirt. Reminds me of a CB I Hate Perfume release. Wearable and refreshing dry vetiver with a vegetable green edge. I like it. 3.5 out of 5.

God it’s like super dry dusty dirt that somehow progresses into a fresh, almost sweet radish/melon scent - like the veges have been washed and prepped and ripe as hell. Obsessed.

If you’ve ever pulled weeds under a tree-covered, shady patch of flowerbed on a hot summer day, you’ll recognize this scent immediately.

I just adore wearing it on warm days, it's like a harsh sea wave of bitter and cold freshness. Mind-blowing, mind refreshing.

Second review.It smells like a forest in a distant planet.UNIQUE

A bright, lightweight fragrance with a lot of utility. A great pick whether I'm projecting "avant-garde/artistic" or "straightforward/grounded"; monochrome clothes or chambray. I found out about this one late in the summer while auditioning a bunch of "fresh" options, and intend to buy a full bottle soon (even if the MN winter is rushing toward us and I probably can't use it 'til next year). Despite the aggro name, this is a thoughtful combination of the two listed elements in careful balance. The radish component is really interesting, smelling to me like a cross between melon and pepper. This sweet, watery *roundness* and nasal kick dances nimbly against the grassy half of the composition. I get wafts of this interplay all day, giving me an "Oh hey, what's *this*?" sensation every time. It's delightful.

Just received this fragrance direct from DSM Ginza. A really fresh and earthy fragrance; it smells like you’re digging through damp soil while weeding a garden. There is a wavering note of freshly cut radishes that adds a pungent sharpness that can only be described as crisp. I’ve never smelled anything like it before. This scent really encompasses Comme des Garçons’ experimental approach to scents and I can’t wait to smell the rest of this series.