Summertime nostalgia isn't limited to the innocent bike rides and backyards of pre-adolescence- just as powerfully evocative are the memories (and half-memories) of teenage transgression, the furtive gatherings in cheap hotel rooms and after-dark beaches full of cheap booze, cigarettes, and nervous, hopeful yearning. That's the smell of Comme Un Carrousel, inspired by the wildness of the beach festival season in Nice, France. It's an intoxicating swirl of boozy rum and red wine, smoky tobacco, fizzy cola, and fiery spices that creates an undeniable evocation of the giddy highs and emotional depths of young lovers risking it all night after night. Surprisingly complex, deeply nostalgic, Comme Un Carrousel is the best party your 17 year old self ever attended.

Comme Un Carrousel Fragrance Notes

Cola, rum, red wine, red apple, honey, basil, rose, orange flower, cinnamon, coconut, clove, tobacco, vanilla, myrrh, amber, ginger

Comme Un Carrousel Sizes Available:

30ml

$90

0.7ml sample

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Here's what other people are saying about Comme Un Carrousel...

On me, this smells like subdued Tiger Balm. It quickly fades to a very faint, warm, almost powdery scent. Not bad necessarily, but not what I want to smell like on the regular and certainly not for $90.

By Caitlin - Accountant from Los Angeles on 10/11/2024

Picture a fizzy just opened Coca-Cola with a cinnamon stick in it. It smoothes out and gets warmer in the dry down. Perfectly unisex. Lasting power is good, maybe 6-8 hrs. Projection is moderate, at arm's length. The sample really surprised me, I wasn't expecting to like it at all.

By Sarah - tourism from Puerto Rico on 10/30/2023

This reads less “teenage transgression” and more “I spilled wine on the carpet in my Cuban grandpa’s study” When I first applied it, I got an overwhelming hit of smoke and cherry cordial. The smoke note is a bit too close to lit cigarettes for me to consider it pleasant, but it does illicit that “edgy and crass” thing I know lots of people like. The dry down is artificial lilac powder, Ivory soap, and head shop incense on me. It’s distinctive and interesting, definitely for the bold and daring who are looking for a true unisex signature.

By Mara - Nonprofit person from Washington on 1/28/2022

I bought this is as a sample, and though I don’t think I could wear this on a regular basis, it is the first perfume that compelled me to write a review. The product description is near perfect. On me, the opening is straight Haribo gummy cola bottles; my favorite, warm and playful. As time passes the cola develops a juicy, boozy edge, eventually fading ever so slightly to make way for a delicate fresh floral scent. By the end of the day, I’m left with a warm and sexy honey/amber smell. A truly unique and complex scent that’s going on my “give in and just buy the bottle already” list.

By Taylor - PA-C from Tulsa on 1/19/2022

I tried it on first and I didn't like it. Gave it another try and I like it now. I think it could've been the cumin I had days ago, could that affect the scent? pheromones? It old lady smelling to me. I think now its ligth sweet floral scent. I am getting crazy about this perfume buying that I can match a scent with an outfit. I would wear this with something business casual, a floral loose church dress, blazer or button up blouse? Something sophisticated for sure. If this your style this scent may match

By Debbie - Material Handler from Lewisville on 6/14/2021

What an absolute joy, like being on the boardwalk with your cotton candy. Continuing the knockouts for strangers.

By Benjamin - Student from Sacramento on 7/15/2020

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