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Koto 琴 by Shiseido / 資生堂 — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Koto 琴

Name: Koto 琴 by Shiseido / 資生堂
Brand: Shiseido / 資生堂
Rating: 8.46 (121 reviews)

8.5121Typically ~$70

Opens on aldehydes, settles into a ambergris base. Suits dates in fall.

Scent profile

Top notes

AldehydesCitrus fruitsGreen notesSpices

Heart notes

GardeniaJasmineLily of the valleyOrris rootRose

Base notes

Ambergris

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

86%

Spring

94%

Summer

77%

Fall

100%

Day

99%

Night

100%

Where

Office

84%

Casual

89%

Date

100%

Club

59%

Formal

97%

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Scent Swatch

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Sport

40%