105 community ratings

Kobako (1982)

WomenClassic

8.0/ 10

Community score
105 ratings

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Bourjois Kobako is a discontinued women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out.

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Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.

How does it perform?

From 99 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

9.2 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Jasmine Cinnamon Magnolia Leather Rose Civet Tonka bean Frankincense Musk Vanilla Galbanum Ambergris Clove Lily

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery
Resinous

What does Kobako (1982) smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, though leisure and daily use also draw votes. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic.

The accords are floral, green and spicy, backed by woody, powdery, resinous and animal tones. Jasmine, rose, magnolia and lily form the floral frame, while oakmoss, galbanum, cinnamon and civet give it a chypre feel. Vanilla and musk soften the whole. Prince Matchabelli Cachet and Jean Patou Sublime have a close profile.