Jako

Karl Lagerfeld · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1998

A late-90s woody-spicy for men built around ginger, cardamom and incense over a leather-and-sandalwood base, named after Lagerfeld's beloved cat-like nickname circle. A quieter, more understated release than the house's earlier orientals.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Michel Girard

French · 6 in collection

A third-generation perfumer born in Grasse in 1957, Michel Girard has worked at Givaudan and composed for houses including Givenchy, Gucci and Valentino. His best-known contribution is the celebrated men's fragrance 1 Million, which he co-created.

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