47 community ratings

Mirror by Kaws

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.2/ 10

Community score
47 ratings

Comme des Garçons Mirror by Kaws is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual moments.

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How does it perform?

From 40 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Turmeric leaf

Neroli Turmeric

Heart notesfirst few hours

Fresh notes Orange blossom absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sinfonide®

Benzoin Cashmeran

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Powdery
Creamy

What does Mirror by Kaws smell like?

It opens with turmeric leaf, neroli and turmeric, which give a spicy freshness. Orange blossom absolute brings the floral side forward in the heart, while benzoin and cashmeran settle the base into a powdery, creamy, soft sweetness. A synthetic sheen is part of its character throughout.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overpowering a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. More voters read it as feminine, though masculine and classic votes appear too. Its profile is close to Musc de Soie and Amber Musk.