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Eau de parfum
Kohshi Perdido
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Kohshi Perdido and Its Character
Kohshi Perdido is a unisex eau de parfum released by Kohshi in 2024. The composition is part of the Kilesa collection and combines a chypre structure with a floral sensibility.
This is an expressive, rich and attention-grabbing perfume for those who enjoy fragrances with character, contrasts and a lingering finish.
Perdido was created by Hidenori Matsuno.
In his interpretation, the citrus freshness does not remain a light opening: it gradually develops green, spicy, floral and amber-balsamic facets.
As a result, the fragrance smells bright, composed and slightly mysterious at the same time, while retaining Japanese restraint in its presentation.
The Fragrance Pyramid and Development
Kohshi Perdido opens with mandarin, orange and petitgrain.
The first impression is juicy, sparkling and slightly bitter-green: mandarin adds sunny softness, orange brings rounded sweetness, while petitgrain accentuates the freshness of citrus zest and leaves.
Laurel, neroli, rose and star anise emerge at the heart of the composition.
Neroli softens the spicy nuances with a clean floral tone, rose adds elegance, while laurel and star anise make the bouquet drier, more tart and unusual.
On the skin, this stage of the development gradually becomes deeper, transitioning into a warm and enveloping base.
The final accord consists of amber, angelica, benzoin and musk. Amber warmth blends with the balsamic softness of benzoin, the greenish dryness of angelica and a clean musky note.
As a result, the sillage maintains a balance between spicy depth, delicate floral touches and a refined resinous texture.
Wearability and Sillage
Perdido is positioned as a fragrance for women and men.
Its sillage is considered very strong, making the composition especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, events and situations where you want to make an impression.
For hot days and small enclosed spaces, it is best to apply it sparingly.
No specific recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing are provided.
Given the fragrance’s high projection, it is best to start with one spray on the skin and add another if necessary; on clothing, the composition may last particularly long and smell more intensely.
Before applying it to light-colored or delicate fabrics, it is advisable to test the fragrance on an inconspicuous area.
Its Place in the Kohshi Style
Kohshi creates unisex eau de parfums, and Perdido reveals a richer, more dramatic side of the brand.
Its chypre-floral base is combined with citrus, green, spicy, musky, ambery and balsamic nuances, making the composition feel layered and memorable.
If you would like to explore fragrances built around airy florals, spices and a vintage mood, consider Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps.
Chanel Paris - Venise and Agent Provocateur Agent Provocateur Petale Noir are also suitable alternatives.
At the same time, Kohshi Perdido stands out among them for its particularly powerful sillage and more pronounced transition from a citrus opening to an ambery-musky base.
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