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Friday, May 22, 2015

Koto by Shiseido c1967

Koto by Shiseido: launched in 1967 for the Japanese market. The Japanese word "Koto," refers to the name of the traditional Japanese harp which emits melancholy sounds.




Fragrance Composition:



So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral leathery mossy chypre fragrance for women. It starts with a dry, fresh top, followed by a dry floral heart, layered over a woody, mossy, leathery base.
  • Top notes: aldehydes, citrus oils, herbaceous notes and spice accents
  • Middle notes: narcissus, gardenia, orris root, jasmine, lily of the valley, jonquil and rose 
  • Base notes: oakmoss, patchouli, leather, amber, vetiver and castoreum 

Bottles:






Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued, date unknown.


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