Koto Parfums

The fragrance profile of Koto Parfums is represented by two distinct fruity gourmand compositions. Hello Kitty, released in 2008, opens with mandarin, red and green apple, and grapefruit. Coconut, watermelon, white freesia, jasmine, raspberry, and blackcurrant leaf form the heart. Praline, candy floss, vanilla, woody notes, and musk make up the sweet base.

L'Elixir de Selenia followed a year later and presents a more focused berry theme. Raspberry, grapefruit, grenadine, and tangerine form the opening accord. Raspberry continues into the heart with blackcurrant leaf and redcurrant. Cherry, vanilla, and musk appear in the base. Repeating raspberry across two stages keeps the central theme intact, while cherry and vanilla make the drydown warmer.

The two fragrances show a shared interest in bright, readily recognisable materials. Hello Kitty develops through several stages, moving from crisp apple and citrus to flowers, tropical facets, and a sweet base. L'Elixir de Selenia keeps its focus on raspberry, currants, and cherry. Despite their shared love of fruit, the fragrances differ in construction: the former has a broader palette, while the latter develops its berry accord more consistently. This distinction gives each release its own identity.