Kobako Eau de Parfum bottle Kobako
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1936 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
White Rose Eau de Parfum bottle White Rose

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Kobako
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White Rose
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kobako
This cult classic is a divisive beast: some hail it as a stunning, sensual masterpiece with vintage allure, while others recoil from its intense, 'old-school' animalic and aldehydic punch. Not for the faint of heart, but utterly captivating for those who dare.
Acquired
Our Verdict - White Rose
This isn't just another rose; it's a divisive clean rose, hailed by some as a natural beauty and dismissed by others as simply soapy. If you're after a fresh clean rose, this one's definitely worth a sniff.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 8%
Floral 31% 31%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 2% 13%
Sweet 17% 18%
Warm 11% 10%
Woody 2% 3%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 28% 26%
Fresh 20% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kobako EdP
White Rose EdP

Notes

Accords

Kobako White Rose
100%
White Floral
100%
Green
96%
83%
Musky
92%
84%
Animalic
56%
Rose
82%
73%
Aldehydic
70%
Powdery
61%
68%
Fresh
56%
Citrus
64%
62%
Amber
60%
Floral
46%
58%
Cinnamon
Tuberose
49%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
96%
Musky shared
83%
92%
Animalic shared
84%
56%
82%
73%
Powdery shared
70%
61%
68%
Citrus shared
56%
64%
62%
Floral shared
60%
46%
58%
49%

Performance

Kobako White Rose
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kobako

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense, animalic depth make it entirely unsuitable for office wear or casual outings. However, its bold and sensual character, combined with excellent longevity, makes it perfect for formal events or intimate dates where you want to make a lasting impression.

White Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, elegant and inoffensive floral profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While not overtly sensual, its sophisticated nature also makes it appropriate for dates and formal events without being overpowering.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
83%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Animalic, Musky accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kobako
White Rose
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