Men
Kokorico
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Kokorico by Jean Paul Gaultier is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2011, this composition was created by Olivier Cresp and Annick Menardo. The top notes feature fig leaves, while the heart reveals cocoa and patchouli. The base closes with vetiver and Virginia cedar.
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Before giving my opinion, I want to congratulate Espartaco for his review, precise and accurate in its comparisons. I’d only add that in Kokorico there are interesting crossovers, like the vetiver, which reminds me of Encre Noir. As Espartaco says, it’s not a cloying vetiver, but a mix of old ingredients. Kokorico seems more formal and refined, nothing to do with the marketing that promised something festive and androgynous. Wrong approach. It pours out an abstract and ethereal timbre, sober and masculine, like the spirit of a mature forest before the rains. Its meagre cocoa survives a drought and emits the last aromas of a boreal spring before it starts to rain. I’ve liked it and it’s perfect for sober uses, a haven in the office. It denotes formal and adult character. I’m sorry it didn’t have the success it deserved, something that has happened with many fragrances that should be here today.
Many thanks, Marcus. I’ve just read an interview with the head of Puig, who said that when buying Gaultier they loaded everything that wasn’t working and left only Le Male and Classique. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to ask why it failed, since Kokorico, Gaultier 2, and Fragile were excellent and groundbreaking. By the way, they’re announcing a new men’s perfume under Puig, and I expect the worst seeing what they’ve done with the new Le Male.
Kokorico is a rare and difficult-to-compose proposal, but it manages to balance disparate notes without overwhelming. The notes seem generous, giving each its moment of shine in a dark tone. The development is like a journey around a fixed point, taking you through diverse lands towards a solid and dark maturity. It’s bitter, sweet, damp, and dry, woody and earthy. Someone said it smells like wet earth and they’re right, but with sweet nuances that make it rich and ambivalent. The vetiver is subtle, supporting the cocoa and patchouli. It’s an organic and living perfume that mutates and beats. It can be difficult for those who prefer simple perfumes, but it captivates open-minded minds seeking seductive darkness. It evokes the scene from Match Point, under the rain. Scent: 8/10, Sillage: 6/10, Longevity: 6/10, Versatility: 6/10.
If you look at the perfumers’ summary, you’ll see they use sweet notes, typical of JPG’s DNA. It lasts over 10 hours and is quite linear. At first it smells of fig leaf and cocoa, then the cedar stands out leaving a powdery, chocolatey, herbal, and woody scent. It’s a masculine fragrance, for night use and any weather. Very good perfume from the house. Longevity: 9/10, Versatility: 7.5/10, Projection: 7.5/10, Fixation: 9/10, Sillage: 8/10, Scent: 8/10. Total: 8.5/10. It seems different and high quality.
Love at first sight. A different and captivating fragrance that falls in love with you and hooks you with its rugged sweetness. I had the luck of buying a 100ml bottle without reading reviews, almost by instinct. Its scent transports me to the back of my grandmother’s house, with the fig trees after watering the soil. At first it smells green, strange, and strong, but as it dries, the delicious note of fig leaves emerges. Then appears the exquisite mix of damp earth and vetiver. The patchouli and cocoa, strong and powdery, combine perfectly. The cedar reminds me of Loewe’s, but this is 100 times better. Although it seems linear, it constantly mutates and on the right skin has great performance. It’s the most delicious perfume I’ve tried. It pleasantly surprises me and I’m glad to have it even though it’s discontinued. I’d rate it 10 for scent, 8 for longevity and projection, 9 for versatility. After using it so much, I get saturated, so I keep it for the cold.
My second favourite, Kokorico by JPG, is strange at first but magnetic. It’s a masculine scent, and correcting Olivier Cresp, yes, it’s aphrodisiac, like a very good quality chocolate with its own and masculine smell.
Aztec chocolate. I bought it blind because the bottle was canned and it was the only one. I couldn’t resist the patchouli, one of my favourite notes, and the fact that it’s by Olivier Cresp (creator of Angel) and Annick Menardo. The Aztecs drank xocolatl, an earthy, bitter, and spicy mixture. Upon application, I feel as if they were dusting me with cocoa powder. It also smells of red wine and damp cork, with a warm and spicy touch. The fig leaves add greenness and acidity. The patchouli and cedar intertwine everything with moisture. If you sharpen your nose, the patchouli stands out. It has mystery and devilry, both in concept and bottle: a severe masculine profile, red letters on black, and psychedelic reflections if you look at it against the light. It’s a dark fragrance, like fertile earth, fig skin, or dark chocolate. It has no shrill notes, but rather deep and rugged ones. It’s a night garden, lit only by the moon. It doesn’t shine or radiate, but remains in the penumbra close to you, like a mysterious shadow. Longevity: over 7 hours.
The opening is potent. I’ve never tried fig liqueur, but I imagine a similar smell. As it dries, it reminds me of L’Instant by Guerlain. I don’t know what Annick Menardo perfumes have that hook me; Body Kouros, Xeryus Rouge, and this Kokorico are splendid. I wouldn’t wear it in summer; it could be suffocating. It’s not elegant, but within its rugged character, it’s original and high quality. I believe it’s discontinued, but it can still be found online.
What happened to you, Kokoriko, to travel the world without making a mark? A poor marketing campaign, a confusing name, and a basic design. The worst was the creators, who, seeing it wasn’t working, didn’t try to fix it. But what’s inside is gold: earthy, spicy, green, and dry, finishing with cocoa and wood with a hint of incense. The notes dance ceaselessly; sometimes it smells of freshly dug truffle, other times of a chicken coop floor. It has personality and makes you imagine scenes. It’s like two lands separated by an ocean: the Spanish fig tree and pre-Columbian cocoa. It evokes damp monasteries or caravel cabins full of loot. It’s a difficult, suggestive, and exclusive scent. Good longevity, but in summer it’s madness.
Bitter cocoa is the king here, with an earthy and super-original touch. Ideal for winter, but unfortunately I can’t find it anymore; they’ve discontinued it.
What a real beast this fragrance is. They talk about chocolate, cacao, etc. The vedette of Kokorico is the vetiver, that earthy, sweet and woody aroma that floats in the air after all the perfume has volatilised. Congratulations, I take off my hat to you.
Pff, I don’t know… The similarity with London or Secret Temptation seems non-existent to me. Well, 1 Million smells louder, but only for 10-15 minutes because then it falls apart and becomes another roasted tonka. I think Kokorico had a major flaw. It smells like many of the components it declares, like the classics: the patchouli smells like patchouli, the cacao like cacao, and the vetiver gives that earthy nuance it should. All this clashes with perfumes of its time; looking for a clear and decent note is like looking for a needle in a haystack. It’s like trying to smell bergamot in Fleur du Male, je,je. Mind you, without seeming a masterpiece, I do think it’s notable for what I’ve said and because, unlike many of its era like 1 Million, Kokorico is balanced in all its phases.
I had the opportunity to try Kokorico when it launched in 2011, thanks to the lady at the chemist in my town who used to make recommendations; that chemist no longer exists, nor am I the same as then. I was single, throwing cigarette butts on the ground, having sleepless weekends of nonsense and working in the mornings with my cat at night. Back then I didn’t like it, it didn’t say anything to me and I don’t remember why, but I gave it to my brother. A few months ago I got a bottle and have been testing it. Yes, I think Kokorico is a good perfume. But even with a more stable and mature life, it still doesn’t seem anything exciting to me. The cacao I actually can’t quite find; what I see is a herbal tone of fig leaf, sparkling, almost carbonated, with sweet nuances and patchouli. Not much more. It’s fairly soft, perhaps too much, though it has decent longevity. We could say it’s minimalist: four loud notes well placed and a pleasant and more or less original aroma. But perhaps it’s too similar to Burberry London or Antonio Banderas Secret Temptation. My impression is that much of the problem is when to wear it: it’s not informal, but neither is it formal. Its spirit is clearly for night, but its mildness prevents it from making a way against giants like One Million. It’s as if it were slightly out of joint. Totally enjoyable, but who knows when. Although I recommend it and think it’s worth it, personally I feel proposals like Le Male or Fleur du Male are light years away.
I agree it belongs to the London or ST family, but as for what is said to be similar, I don’t know, that’s about it. On the other hand, I find it very similar to L’instant de Guerlain EDT. And personally, I stick with the latter.
If there were an exclusive perfume magazine and I were its editor, I’d publish a confrontational but truthful cover: ‘Puig S.A., assassins of prestige’. I don’t understand how JPG, Miuccia Prada or Valentino Garavani left their houses in the hands of exterminators; I would have expected it from Carolina Herrera or Paco Rabanne, but not from them. Watch how they reformulate and discontinue at will to prioritise commerce and sell to the masses. Kokorico is the final nail in the JPG coffin before falling into the new era of the conventional.
I tried it years ago and it didn’t grab my attention much. I’ve come across it again these days and it seemed better to me; trying many fragrances helps. I notice bitter cacao with a notable spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate and it evolves well on the skin. I feel it as earthy and dark, like in a dimly lit room, but pleasant if you give it time. It’s somewhat unconventional, a controversial and extravagant aroma not suitable for everyone, but if you dare to try it intensively you’ll discover its magnetic charm.
It’s a cream with intense cacao powder, not bitter but sweet, sensual, almost sexual. Creamy and sweet, at first it didn’t seem masculine but a sensual unisex, but as it intensifies, the fig and cream dominate with dry and masculine touches. I see similarities with Tom Ford Extreme Noir. I have both: the Xtreme smells sweet, citrusy and loud, while Kokorico is a sweet, creamy, sexy scent and more masculine. An hour later, the strong cacao mentioned isn’t detected; it’s a different cacao powder, present but subdued, leaving a light sillage. It’s not earthy but warm and creamy. Despite differences in bottle or name, it has the Jean Paul Gaultier DNA: that sexual, characteristic, sweet and vanilla touch.
I like it. It opens with cacao and patchouli balanced by a green fig leaf cut. As the green fades, the cacao-patchouli combo evolves towards woody notes, highlighting the vetiver with cedar touches and a sweetness reminiscent of Burberry London, perhaps the mimosa. It’s masculine. It also smells a lot like L’instant de Guerlain, but I prefer this one. It smells good but stays close to the skin very soon. Lacks performance. Suitable for autumn and winter, more for night than day. Longevity and sillage are moderate.
What a strange perfume! I don’t know how to categorise it; the cedar and patchouli combination feels contradictory and provocative, a masculine-feminine hybrid. At first, it’s more feminine, very green and slightly irritating, a wild spring green. The cacao adds further contradiction with its gourmand touch in the dry down, which I’m not sure fits well with the green notes. As it dries, it takes a surprising turn: becoming woody and masculine due to the cedar, though the patchouli persists. The fig note doesn’t smell of ripe fruit but of rubbed leaves, something irritating that reminds me of geranium.
The fig leaf and patchouli deliver a dry, earthy punch, while the cacao adds a gourmand side without being sweet. It’s linear but a top 10 blend. I have the 100ml b.p.i bottle, a gem that won’t be seen again; one of my first perfumes, it brings back unique memories. Performance is brutal: a bomb for the first two hours and it lasts 8 hours.
I love this perfume, something far from the latest launches and that is appreciated. It’s true it has been many years since its launch, but I enjoy it a lot and little, since it is discontinued. Am I the only one who finds it similar to Diesel’s Only The Brave Tattoo? They resemble each other quite a bit; I have both, and whenever I apply one, it always reminds me of the other.
I must admit I’m a fan of most of Annick Menardo’s creations. Willing to buy discontinued fragrances that I could still find in the shops in my country, I went for Kokoriko. As soon as I put it on my skin, I knew perfectly why it was discontinued: for the year it came out and Gaultier’s standards (especially during Puig’s time), this is a ‘rare bird’ in their army of ‘Le Males’. It’s a perfume that could be niche, dark with an almost organic earthy taste. It opens with a cocoa-patchouli combo that lasts throughout its life; the cocoa here isn’t sweet, the roasted and grated seeds have a bitter, powdery smell, accentuated by the patchouli and a natural, organic vetiver. I don’t know about the fig leaves, but without a doubt this fragrance combines cocoa powder and patchouli with a green, sharp, and wild touch, almost milky and far from sweet, over a slightly woody base of cedar. The components are very well balanced; none stands out, they all dance in unison. The life is quite linear with decent longevity and moderate projection, perfect for night use in any season. The bottle never seemed very attractive to me, just like the misguided campaign with feathered Jon Kortajarena which has nothing to do with what this dark crystal in the shape of a face hides (they say it’s Gaultier’s profile), and which, curiously, when seen from the back reveals the silhouette of the iconic Le Male. 100% recommended for those seeking something off the beaten track, designer in conception but with a niche soul.
Spectacular and distinguished fragrance. I believe it is one of the most underrated scents on the market. How did I not find it before, and why only now, in such a decadent period as the current one? I find it dark, deep, exotic, and perhaps a bit mysterious. I get the impression that the bottle’s strange design doesn’t go hand in hand with the spectacularity of its aroma. I associate it with perfumes like Guerlain Instant pour Homme and Patchouli Rêminiscence, but something more modern. I would only ask for a bit more projection or sillage. If not, it would be a 10.
How can there be bland flankers still being sold while this gem of perfumery is discontinued? At the price they sell it for, there’s nothing else to buy as equivalents until someone from that house goes mad and decides to bring this perfume back to the market. It smells of rich cocoa, with patchouli and vetiver, all very well balanced.
How can one describe such a masterpiece when even its creators didn’t understand its complexity? I can only say that the intrinsic and idealistic nature of its soul possesses notes that throw you off balance; it’s a waste of spices that confuse. Woody, aromatic, sensual are some of its characteristics. I had it, and although the years have passed, I still keep it. There’s very little left; if one day it runs out, no one will be able to replace it.
It was my Christmas present. A madness, I tell you. I managed to find a little bottle with its box and everything online for a ridiculous price and I couldn’t resist. Another masterpiece by Menardo and Cresp. Could Menardo be the most undervalued perfumer in history? I think so.
I managed to get a decant of Kokorico thanks to a very kind forum member who shared his discontinued treasures. The perfume opens with an explosion of earthy bitter chocolate and rubber, a mix of cocoa and fig leaf. It’s a strange but pleasant and addictive smell. The cocoa disappears quickly, replaced by a woody vetiver and an earthy, slightly smoky patchouli. As it dries down, the aroma returns to the cocoa, which, combined with the vetiver and patchouli, keeps me hooked on my wrist. In the final phase, patchouli and cocoa lose importance and the protagonist is a very masculine woody vetiver. The progression is fast, but it lasts around 8 hours with good projection in the first 3. I see it as unisex leaning towards masculine (due to the final phase), ideal for mild seasons or winter. Although its notes are common in men’s perfumery, I haven’t heard anything like it. If it weren’t discontinued, I would buy a bottle. Pleasant: 9/10, Interesting: 9/10, Versatile: 7/10, Original: 8/10.
Last night I dreamt I was returning to MANDERLEY… today I dreamt I was reuniting with my master KOKORICO. Kokorico was the son of Jean Paul Gaultier and a Creole woman from Martinique. He was always the ‘black bean’ of the Gaultiers, a family from Grasse for generations. His name came from his father’s first love, an official in Moulins, who fell for Gabrielle, alias COCO, who sang at La Rotonde. So smitten was Jean Paul that when his first child was born, he named him KOKORICO. Kokorico’s adventurous spirit made him emulate the corsairs; he wore a pirate handkerchief, a macaw on his shoulder, and a patch over his eye. On a trip to Hispaniola, he met Josesan, a perfumery student from Córdoba seeking fortune. Josesan was looking for a lost city in the Orinoco where gods named FRACAS, QUADRILLE, and GUERLINADE were worshipped. They became friends because that young man, with more birds in his head than hunger, awakened a paternal instinct in Kokorico. He showed him a singular fig tree from the cliffs of Maracaibo, with a sour and harsh aroma that hypnotised the birds. He also taught him the patchouli brought from India, which in the Colombian jungles smelled of damp earth and dry wood, sometimes sweet, sometimes turpentine-like. He encountered the vetiver from Guadeloupe, earthy and herbaceous, and the millennial cedars of the Andes, resinous and balsamic. But it was in Guayas, Ecuador, where Josesan smelled the most intense cocoa of his life: dark, dense, and enchanting. When touched to the skin, it became sensual, warm, and addictive. As he walked through those plantations, every pore became impregnated with that cocoa, a gift from the gods to the indigenous people, until Josesan forgot his search. It is said that Josesan will never forget what he learned from his master KOKORICO.
Far from my usual style, I have to admit it’s very original in every sense, at least for me. It’s VERY different from the rest of the Jean Paul Gaultier collection, but I suppose that’s a good thing. The cocoa note is pure, rich, and very strong; it’s the most intense cocoa I’ve ever tried in a perfume. It also smells overwhelmingly of fig leaf, which I personally hate; I have one in my garden and the smell of its leaves repulses me, and it’s very noticeable here. When I put on the perfume and close my eyes, I feel like I’m transported to a field full of fig trees alongside a jar of cocoa. I hope Gaultier takes risks again with original fragrances like this and stops releasing Le Male flankers (it’s enough!). Sillage and longevity are moderate, around 5 hours.
The best thing is that a relative left me two bottles this year: one sealed and another barely opened, so I could finally enjoy that unique and timeless scent. If anyone wants it…
I love it, where are you from? I’m from Argentina, [email protected]
Curious but it repeats… Reviews near launch go from negative to indifferent, and when it’s discontinued it turns out to be a work of art. Something to reflect on.
Generally I like Annick Menardo, but Kokorico is not her case. I find the review by @cosmoloid funny, which hit the nail on the head and should shame more than one. I must say that Kokorico is not my favourite. It’s not a bad fragrance, but it had bad luck being born in an incomprehensible era and in the wrong house. It’s like selling a square, slow 70s off-roader today; nobody buys it because it’s not ergonomic for modern life. Kokorico has realistic, bitter cocoa, and resinous fig that competes with the ripe fruit and can be annoying. Patchouli and vetiver accompany it. It’s a scent that dominates you or you dominate, nothing popular these days. If it had been born 20 years earlier or with another name, perhaps it would still be on sale. Good longevity and decent projection. Personally I don’t like it, but I recognise it’s good and I’m glad there are people who appreciate it.
The discontinued duckling from JPG, very original but without lowering quality or originality. Very contrasting and dark, that makes it seductive. It opens with bitter and earthy cocoa which then joins patchouli in an irreverent combination. My favourite phase is the dry down, it becomes woody with the cedar and the rest is complementary. I don’t know the story or why they discontinued it, but the bottle is a must-have; I heard about it a lot years ago and haven’t smelled anything similar since then.
JPG’s Kokorico is captivating, blending warm and seductive notes. Its vibrant opening of fig leaves and cocoa evolves into a woody and masculine heart. The base of patchouli and vetiver gives it depth, creating a unique experience. With its distinctive bottle featuring a male head, it’s a bold and sensual statement that lasts. Ideal for men who want to stand out with an unforgettable scent, one of my favourites, truly aphrodisiac.
It’s a super exquisite perfume. It’s a sweet, spiced, and fresh tone, a mixture that drives women crazy, I don’t know why. Once, in a men’s public bathroom, a woman came up behind me to ask what I was wearing. I had to run away. That thanks to this beast of a perfume. It has an indou-like performance. Recommended a million times over.
Kokorico, one of the most unique perfumes of its class. A masterpiece by JPG, a great creation by Olivier Cresp and Annick Menardo (I met Cresp through this). Its green opening is very dark, with a unique woody chocolate touch that makes it for personal use, not for others to enjoy. It’s not too difficult to wear, nocturnal and for mild or cold days, without mentioning that the bottle is a collector’s piece. I think it was very ahead of its time, when perfumes were only smelled and not analysed by notes. It didn’t convince because it was niche quality (it’s complex). I recommend smelling it at least once in a lifetime; it’s niche under a commercial brand and not for blind buying. What a shame it was discontinued, I hope JPG relaunches it as they did with Gaultier 2. If Fleur du Male is the white unicorn, this is the black unicorn.
When I put it on, I can’t stop smelling my arm, enjoying this unique scent. It’s for personal use, different and exclusive. Nothing commercial, what a shame they discontinued it. It doesn’t last long on my skin and the projection is low; you have to reapply and use at least 8 sprays to feel it. It’s not as strong as Le Male Elixir, which lasts all day with just two sprays. But that cocoa, that fig tree… mmm. It puts me in a good mood. A perfume to enjoy for oneself.
How tastes change! I didn’t like it before, perhaps I didn’t understand it. With the passing of years, I tried it again and it was a totally different experience. It smells different, it stands out from the commercial (perhaps that’s why they discontinued it). I’d like it to last longer and project more because I enjoy it so much. It doesn’t seem like a Gaultier in any way. I hope it returns as they did with Gaultier 2.
Look, this is super-niche for what is currently considered niche. It was ahead of its time. It’s not my style; it smells of bitter cocoa, fig leaves, and woods. It’s what a rainbow brony choni would wear to draw attention with their metallic carnival wig. Or Chucky’s bride on a date. Or a Florencia de la V on a wild night. Maybe they’ll relaunch it under a different name. Cocoa in perfumery is tricky because if not handled well, it becomes vulgar.