# Alurring Arboreal Perfumes The COMME des GARCONS DOT Perfume is Designed to Be Mysterious By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garcons-dot References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/12/comme-des-garcons-dot-perfume) COMME des GARCONS DOT is the latest perfume added to an already [extensive roster of scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabaceae) from the cult Japanese fashion brand. The DOT perfume is formulated to recall the "mysteriousness and allure" of Osmantus trees in bloom, while it is also said to contain bitter top notes of orange, pepper and leafy greens in addition to that of the Osmantus flower. The COMME des GARCONS DOT fragrance comes in an [elegant oblong, abstract-inspired black bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbag-scents) decorated with small white polka dots and features a silver metal topper. Last year, COMME des GARCONS released a fragrance designed in a collaboration with Pharrell and artist [KAWS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-oak-concept-tourbillon) called 'GIRL.' COMME des GARCONS DOT is currently available for purchase online or in select retail locations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fragrance-as-art:** There is a trend of perfumes being conceptualized as artistic expressions, opening up opportunities for collaboration with artists and designers. - **Nature-inspired Scents:** Consumers are gravitating towards perfumes that evoke the essence of nature, leading to potential innovation in using unusual botanical ingredients. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** Collaborative fragrances between fashion brands, celebrities, and artists are becoming popular, presenting opportunities for exclusive, limited edition releases. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Fragrance:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend by partnering with perfumeries to create signature scents that align with their brand image. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore collaborations with perfume brands to create visually stunning packaging and conceptual scents as artistic expressions. - **Retail and E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can seek exclusive partnerships with fragrance brands to offer limited edition releases, attracting customers through exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Floral Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dauphinette-369-eau-de-parfum.md) - [Modern Luxury-Focused Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cos-perfumery.md) - [Artistic Perfume Bottle Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-perfume.md) - [Fluid Fashion Basics Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everybodyworld.md) - [Spiced Aquatic Designer Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-mystic-moss.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Amber Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-new-look.md) - [Nourishing Oil Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-eau-de-parfum.md) - [Carefree Adventure Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detour-by-noyz-fragrances.md) - [Fresh Vegetal Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-scents.md)