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ERL Sunscreen
by Comme des Garcons
ERL Sunscreen by Comme des Garcons is a warm, sweet, and sun-kissed fragrance that captures the essence of beach life with a playful yet photorealistic approach. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sunlit coconut, followed by a soft floral heart of heliotrope, lily of the valley, and peach that feels both nostalgic and attainable. The base reveals a creamy, lactonic vanilla-musk chord, giving the perfume a gourmand yet clean character as it dries down. While the scent is highly coconut-forward in the initial hours, it evolves into a softer, musky-vanillic finish that lingers for moderate duration. The dominant impression is of a sun-drenched summer day — warm, playful, and comforting — with a subtly synthetic plastic note that enhances its realism. Contrary to its name, the perfume doesn’t smell like actual sunscreen but rather evokes the feeling of vacation, skin baking under sun, and a faint hint of old beachside imagery, making it a wearable, if somewhat predictable, summer staple.
Pros
- +The fragrance nails a soft, summery, and comforting vibe that feels ideal for warm-weather wear.
- +It delivers on its gourmand and coconut profile with a surprisingly realistic and coherent aroma that many find enjoyable.
- +The drydown reveals a smooth, vanillic-musky sweetness, making it approachable and easy to wear.
Cons
- −Longevity is modest, with many reporting it fading within 5 hours. The sillage remains moderate to intimate, which may frustrate those seeking a stronger presence.
- −The scent can feel basic or underdeveloped for Comme des Garcons’ typical avant-garde standards — some see it as too safe and unambitious.
- −The coconut and flowery sweetness may feel too overt or sticky for those who prefer refined, minimalist perfumes, especially since it lacks depth in the base notes.