The Perfume Library

27 perfumes

Black

Kappa · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kappa Black is a men's fragrance that opens with mint, coriander and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and cedarwood, with a fruity, sweet body. The top is fresh, with mint, coriander, violet and pink pepper. In the heart, melon and pineapple bring the fruit forward, while lavender, sage and cinnamon give it a spicy frame. The base of cedarwood, amberwood and vanilla sweetens the scent and gathers it on a woody footing, and the synthetic and gourmand accords colour the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and modern. La Rive Heroic Man and Armaf Odyssey Homme White Edition have a close profile.

White

7.0

Kappa · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kappa White is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance led by peach, coconut water and orange blossom. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads as a feminine scent. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and blackcurrant for a fruity freshness, with pink pepper adding a light lift. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine, iris and violet bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, caramel and tonka bean turns gourmand and creamy, balanced by musk and patchouli. Spirit Spirit of White Vanilla and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Viola

4.9

Kappa · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kappa Viola is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that sets green leaves against a floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, followed by leisure and business settings. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange alongside violet leaf, galbanum and green leaves, with pepper adding a slight edge. The heart of peach, jasmine, lily of the valley and blackcurrant turns it fruity and sweet. The base of musk, ambergris and patchouli leaves a powdery softness, with an aquatic touch running through. Granado Citrus Brasilis and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Camou Woman

7.4

Kappa · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kappa Camou Woman is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, softened by a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet side. Coriander and bergamot open the scent bright and fresh. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom bring a floral weight, while musk and vanilla in the base pull everything towards a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It reads as a feminine perfume. Prada Candy Kiss (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Sublime Epoque have a close profile.

Blush

5.9

Kappa · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kappa Blush is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a floral, fruity and sweet heart. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, it is best read as a light, easygoing scent. Grapefruit, pink pepper and pear lead; jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and blackcurrant form the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk soften the base into something powdery and sweet, with patchouli staying in the background. Michael Kors pour Femme and Marc Jacobs Lola (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vibrant Women

7.7

Kappa · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kappa Vibrant Women is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens on jasmine, saffron and pot marigold, with a sweet, spicy side and a light oriental feel. Jasmine, saffron and pot marigold lead the top. In the heart, white blossoms, white woods and rock sugar sweeten it, and the base settles into ambergris, dry woods and moss for a woody footing. The overall impression is a sweet floral with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back that up. Voters rate it well for its price. It reads as a feminine scent. Patek Maison Rouge and Lattafa Aura have a close profile.

Petrol

7.1

Kappa · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Kappa Petrol is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with a green, fruity side, suited to an easy everyday wear. The top notes are pineapple and aquatic notes, so it opens fresh, lightly sweet and fruity. At the heart, green notes and ginger take over and add a spicy edge. The base of tonka bean, musk and amber softens and sweetens it, leaving a slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only indicative. It is rated well for value. Bond No. 9 Union Square and Custo Barcelona Enjoy Custo Barcelona Man have a close profile.

Momento

5.2

Kappa · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kappa Momento is a women's fragrance that opens fresh and sweet with lychee and red berries, then settles into a floral heart of iris, rose and tuberose; it has been discontinued. Lychee and red berries lead at the start, with a citrusy freshness lightening the fruity sweetness. In the heart, iris, rose and tuberose give it a floral, powdery face. The base of amber, musk and vanilla pulls it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with a slightly synthetic edge. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays a light scent that sits close to the skin. It reads as feminine. Jennifer Lopez Glow and Britney Spears Radiance have a close profile.

Vibrant Men

7.5

Kappa · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kappa Vibrant Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around marine notes, orange and cardamom. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the impression is tentative. Value for money is rated well. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh profile suits easy everyday wear and leans masculine. It opens with marine notes, orange and cardamom, giving an aquatic, citrusy and lightly spicy start. Jasmine, sage and lavender in the heart add a floral, green softness. Musk, sandalwood and moss at the base settle it into a woody, resinous footing. Fruity and synthetic tones also appear among its accords.

Blue

6.2

Kappa · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kappa Blue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a green, fruity lightness. It opens with apple, which brings a juicy, crisp start. In the heart, cardamom and basil add a spicy, green edge. The base of amber, musk and cedarwood settles it onto a soft, woody footing, with a synthetic note showing through here and there. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Light and clean in character, it reads as a men's scent. Playboy Miami and Acqua di Hamburg Alster have a close profile.

Camou Man

6.1

Kappa · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kappa Camou Man is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and green accords, softened by a sweet, spicy touch. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's fragrance with a light, fresh character. The top notes are lemon, apple and bergamot, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness at the start. Clove, cinnamon and geranium in the heart add spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood settles the scent into something sweet, powdery and woody. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled and Michalsky Berlin II for Men have a close profile.

Rosa

6.5

Kappa · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kappa Rosa opens with peach, plum and freesia before moving into a floral heart, a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity moderate and its sillage weak. There are no season or occasion votes, so little can be said about when it suits best, but it is classed as a women's fragrance and fits those who want something light that stays close to the skin. The top notes of peach, plum and freesia give a fruity freshness. The heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and lily of the valley forms the floral core, softened by green and powdery accords. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean add a sweet warmth, while coffee and Virginia cedar stay in the background. Real Time Pearly Passion and Cacharel Noa (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.