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Eau de parfum
Kohshi Ippo
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character and Release History
Kohshi Ippo is a 2024 unisex fragrance from the Japanese brand Kohshi.
The fragrance is presented as an eau de parfum and belongs to the Kilesa collection, where traditional Japanese restraint meets expressive contemporary presentation.
The composition belongs to the green, woody and aldehydic fragrance families.
Ippo opens fresh, cool and composed, gradually developing a soft amber-musk depth. As a result, it comes across not as a simple citrus fragrance, but as a multilayered composition with a distinct character.
Notes and Development
The top notes open the fragrance with an energetic combination of eucalyptus, bay leaf and lime.
The cool green freshness of eucalyptus blends with the spicy dryness of bay leaf, while lime adds a bright citrus burst.
This opening is clean, vivid and particularly striking during the first few minutes after application.
Aldehydes and marjoram emerge at the heart.
The aldehydic accord gives the fragrance an airy quality, a subtle metallic sheen and a feeling of polished coolness, while marjoram makes the transition spicier and more aromatic.
As it develops, Ippo becomes calmer while retaining good projection and its distinctive green character.
The drydown is built around amber, cedar and musk.
The woody nuances create a dry, elegant framework, amber adds a warm glow, and musk softens the composition, leaving a clean, neat trail on the skin.
The complete list of notes includes aldehydes, amber, cedar, eucalyptus, bay leaf, lime, marjoram and musk.
Wearability and Impression
Kohshi Ippo will appeal to those who enjoy cool green, spicy and woody fragrances without pronounced sweetness.
The unisex positioning feels entirely natural here: the composition develops equally convincingly on men's and women's skin, emphasizing individual style rather than belonging to a particular gender.
The fragrance is described as having very strong sillage, so Ippo should be applied sparingly, especially indoors.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are provided for this release, so it is best to start with a small amount and assess the development after 20–30 minutes.
The fragrance is especially suitable for cool weather, professional settings, walks or evenings, when its woody-amber base is at its most expressive.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
Kohshi Ippo was created by perfumer Hidenori Matsuno. His work is built on contrast: a fresh green opening gradually transitions into a dry woody heart and a warm musky-amber base.
This approach makes the fragrance simultaneously refined, contemporary and versatile enough for a range of looks.
Kohshi is a Japanese perfume brand specializing in unisex fragrances in eau de parfum concentration.
Ippo reflects this DNA through a concise yet rich composition in which purity, botanical coolness and woody texture come together in a cohesive, recognizable character.
No other concentrations of this fragrance are listed in the available data.
Similar Fragrances
For a fragrance with a similar mood, consider Faberlic Faberlic By Valentin Yudashkin For Men, as well as Ajmal Aristocrat and Jacques Bogart Furyo.
They offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of freshness, woody nuances and expressive masculine or unisex compositions.
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