Annayake Kuroi
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pepper and citruses. The heart brings spices and mate. On the skin it settles into amber and woody notes. Overall it smells fresh spicy and amber.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Kuroi notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Annayake Kuroi
Kuroi is made by Annayake.
Annayake perfumes worth knowing
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Omizu, Pour Elle and Pour Lui.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by amber and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and amber smells and notes like spices and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
Will people notice Kuroi?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
How long Kuroi stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo unisex and Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €32. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Parfums De Marly Kalan and Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo.
If you like Kuroi, try these
Similar picks to try: Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (4 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Kalan (3 shared notes), Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo unisex (5 shared notes) and Ren Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Kuroi?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Kuroi to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2014.