Shiseido

Koto

FloralGreenLeatherWoodyMusky

Koto by Shiseidois a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Koto was launched in 1967. Top notes are Aldehydes, Green Notes, Spices and Citruses; middle notes are Narcissus, Orris Root, Gardenia, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are oak moss, Leather, Castoreum, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.

Notes

Top notes

First 0–15 minutes

Aldehydes Green

Heart notes

15 minutes – 2 hours

Narcissus Gardenia Jasmine Rose Lily-of-the-Valley Spices Citruses

Base notes

2+ hours, dry-down

Oak Moss Leather Castoreum Patchouli Amber Vetiver Orris Root

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile

Longevity6–8 hrs

Sillage (projection)Strong

When to wear Koto

Best seasons

🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Autumn❄️Winter

Best occasions

Daily wearDate nightEveningFormal

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