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Kobe
by Xerjoff
Kobe by Xerjoff is a highly concentrated, citrus-forward Eau de Cologne-style fragrance built around a radiant neroli heart, delivering a bold and fresh opening with bitter citrus peel, green notes, and a creamy orange blossom core. The scent evolves into a complex, slightly sweet and woody dry-down featuring tonka bean, benzoin, ambergris, and subtle Brazilian rosewood. While most users agree it performs notably well in terms of longevity and projection, especially for a citrus scent, it features pronounced drawbacks: many describe the initial stages as harsh, bitter, or even unpleasantly soapy or medicinal, with some comparing the middle phase to
Pros
- +Strong, long-lasting performance that exceeds typical Eau de Cologne expectations
- +A beautifully blended and refined neroli bomb with exceptional complexity and depth
- +Appealing dry-down with sweet, woody, and resinous notes that enhance wearability on warm days
Cons
- −A highly divisive opening that many find harsh, bitter, or even unpleasantly medicinal
- −Notable absence of oud and woodiness in the scent profile on most skin types, undermining claims of a woody/amber base
- −Price is frequently viewed as excessive, especially when compared with similar offerings from other brands