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Eau de parfum
Kohshi Flaque
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Flaque in the Kilesa Collection
Kohshi Flaque is a unisex fragrance launched in 2025 by the Japanese brand Kohshi. The fragrance was released as an eau de parfum and became part of the Kilesa collection.
Its olfactory profile combines fougère, floral and woody facets, allowing the composition to sound expressive, elegant and gender-neutral at the same time.
The Fragrance's Character and Mood
Flaque is built around the contrast between cool cleanliness, spicy depth and a dry woody texture.
At the opening, the composition captures attention with an aldehydic radiance accented by geranium and saffron, then becomes softer and more expansive as its tea-floral heart unfolds.
Black tea lends the fragrance a noble astringency and calm intellectual quality, while lilac, lily of the valley and neroli create a bright floral accent.
Thanks to this combination, Flaque will appeal to those who enjoy noticeable yet unconventional fragrances with a clean character and a distinctive trail.
Development on the Skin
The top notes give the composition an energetic opening: aldehydes smell sparkling and airy, geranium introduces a greenish floral facet, and saffron adds dry spiciness.
In the heart, the fragrance takes on a more composed character: black tea blends with lilac, lily of the valley and neroli, creating a delicate balance of freshness, florality and slight bitterness.
In the base, cedar, guaiac wood, patchouli and elemi come to the forefront.
The woody notes form a warm, lasting foundation, while elemi adds resinous transparency and helps the composition retain a sense of airiness.
The finale is deep, long-lasting and richly textured.
Sillage and Wearability
According to Kohshi's positioning, Flaque has a very strong sillage, so the fragrance will be noticeable in the surrounding space and will suit those who value an expressive presence.
Its unisex character allows it to unfold differently: on some skin, tea and woody nuances will be more prominent; on other skin, floral coolness and saffron spiciness will stand out.
The composition is well suited to cool weather, evenings, meetings and events where a memorable olfactory accent is called for.
The database does not specify the recommended amount to apply to skin and clothing, so it is best to build up the intensity gradually, taking the fragrance's strong sillage into account.
The Perfumer and Its Place in the Brand's Style
Kohshi Flaque was created by perfumer Hidenori Matsuno.
His work reveals the character of the release through a layered combination of aldehydic freshness, tea nuances, white-floral facets and a noble woody base.
Flaque presents the modern face of Kohshi: Japanese restraint is complemented here by richness, a clear structure and a noticeable presence in the trail.
This is a fragrance for those who choose not merely a pleasant composition, but a complete perfume image with character.
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