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Score
77/100

Jean Paul Gaultier

Kokorico

“Cocoa, chestnut, and dark woods — JPG's forgotten gem that deserved better.”

JPG Kokorico EDT
woody
warm spicy
cacao

The take

What works

  • ●Cocoa-chestnut-vetiver combo is genuinely unusual and underrated
  • ●Budget price for a fragrance with real personality
  • ●Dark and earthy without going generic-oriental

Trade-offs

  • ●Discontinuation risk — increasingly hard to find at full size
  • ●Longevity is below average even for the EDT class

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.

When

  • Spring, 41%
  • Summer, 17%
  • Fall, 100%, best
  • Winter, 96%, best
  • Day, 55%
  • Night, 96%, best

Occasions

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does JPG Kokorico EDT smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extreme (59%), Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT (50%), Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP (51%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does JPG Kokorico EDT last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear JPG Kokorico EDT?

JPG Kokorico EDT is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits almost any occasion.

Is JPG Kokorico EDT worth it?

At $45–$75, fine — with caveats. Cocoa-chestnut-vetiver combo is genuinely unusual and underrated. Budget price for a fragrance with real personality.