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Eau de parfum
Kohshi Innocent
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Freshness with a deep character
Kohshi Innocent is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2021 as part of the Kilesa collection.
This fragrance sits at the crossroads of green and floral styles: invigorating and cool, yet far from simplistic.
Its mood evokes the purity of air after rain, astringent greenery, and the soft, gradually unfolding warmth of the base.
For the Japanese brand Kohshi, which creates unisex compositions in eau de parfum concentration, Innocent presents an expressive contrast between fresh and rich facets.
It does not aim to be a “quiet clean scent”: its very strong sillage turns the composition into a striking fragrant statement.
This character will especially appeal to those who like freshness to retain its individuality rather than fade away after half an hour.
How Innocent unfolds
Kohshi Innocent opens with a cool green-citrus accord.
Astringent buchu and wormwood create an herbal, slightly bitter line; eucalyptus adds a sensation of cool breath, while lime makes the opening brighter and more energetic.
This is not a sweet citrus, but a clear, sparkling accord with a green nuance.
Then the composition softens into a white-floral heart, where jasmine, lily and lily of the valley blend with rose.
A marine accord and ozone maintain a sense of transparency, so the flowers feel more dewy and airy than creamy or powdery.
In the base, amber, labdanum, musk, vanilla and oud lend the fragrance density, balsamic depth and a slightly darker, enveloping finish; cyclamen preserves its floral freshness.
Who it is for and when to wear it
Innocent will suit women and men drawn to green, aquatic, floral, and woody-amber compositions with contrasting development.
Its fresh side feels especially natural in spring, summer and the transitional seasons, while the rich base also makes it worth trying on a cool evening.
It is appropriate in the city, on a walk, at a meeting, or anywhere you want to leave a noticeable, memorable impression.
Because of its very strong sillage, apply it with a light hand: start with one spray on the skin and assess how it develops on you.
The manufacturer does not specify a recommended amount for skin and clothing, so it is best not to apply the fragrance generously to fabric at once, especially before entering an enclosed space.
The composition was created by Matsuno Hidenori; in Innocent, he combines cool greenery, marine transparency and a sensual base without predictable straightforwardness.
What to try for comparison
Those captivated by the interplay of freshness and a sillage-rich base in Kohshi Innocent may wish to compare it with The Spirit of Dubai Bahar.
However, Innocent stands out for its transition from a herbaceous-ozonic opening to amber-oud warmth: it is a fragrance that is fascinating to experience not only in the first minutes, but throughout the day.
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