Shiseido Koto
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and green notes. The heart brings orris root and narcissus. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and leather. Overall it smells leather and earthy.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Koto 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
A closer look at Shiseido Koto
Koto is made by Shiseido.
Koto: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, summer and winter.
How long Koto stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Gucci No 3 and Pierre Balmain Miss Balmain last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Shiseido
This house has 29 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Zen, Zen Gold Elixir and Rising Sun.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gucci No 3 and Pierre Balmain Miss Balmain spread further.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range.
Koto dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gucci No 3 (11 shared notes), Pierre Balmain Miss Balmain (13 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabochard (10 shared notes) and Dior Miss Dior (12 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums Gres Cabochard starts from €28.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is Koto?
A scent built on leather and earthy.
Can men wear Koto?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.