The Last Spritz

Popular fragrances

Score
77/100

Jean Paul Gaultier

JPG Kokorico EDT

2011

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

Notes

Top

Fig LeafFig Leaf

Mid

CacaoCacaoPatchouliPatchouli

Base

VetiverVetiverVirginia CedarVirginia Cedar

Performance

Longevity
5–7 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring41%
Summer17%
Fall100%
Winter96%
Day55%
Night96%

Occasions

Date nightCasual

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: Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir (100%), By Kilian Intoxicated (63%), Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extreme (59%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does JPG Kokorico EDT last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 65/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear JPG Kokorico EDT?

Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, casual.

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.

Details

Perfumer
Christophe Raynaud