Kyoto (Eau de Parfum)
8.6Kanebo · 1981
Citrus · Floral · Green
Eau de Parfum
Kanebo Kyoto Eau de Parfum is a chypre-built feminine fragrance that opens with peach, aldehydes and bergamot and carries on into lilac, jasmine and iris; it has been discontinued.
The opening is bright, with peach, bergamot and orange giving a citrus lift while aldehydes and spicy notes add a sharp edge. In the heart, lilac, jasmine and iris form a floral, powdery body, softened by rose and ylang-ylang. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, cistus and benzoin, a woody, resinous floor that keeps the green, chypre character going.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable at close range without filling a room. The classic chypre structure and powdery florals make it read clearly feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Hermès Parfum d'Hermès and Coty Complice.
