Karl Lagerfeld · 1998
Jako EDT
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
fresh
uplifting
Bright grapefruit and plum, woody cardamom
Scent Notes
Fresh / Citrus
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About This Perfume
Think Bright grapefruit and plum, woody cardamom: that is Karl Lagerfeld Jako. It opens with grapefruit, plum and bergamot, moves into cardamom, rosewood and ginger and settles on musk, frankincense and leather. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de toilette works across all four seasons and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days. Released in 1998.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: spicy is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike fruity fragrances.
Around $168.
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Concentration
EDT
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Karl Lagerfeld is a German designer heritage house whose fragrance arm bridges the classic Lagerfeld line (1978) with modern flankers. Families lean fresh (13), floral (4) and woody (3). Prices sit in a wide designer band, about $25 to $480 (the vintage KL Homme sits at the ceiling), most core pieces near $75. Top accords are woody, sweet, fresh, floral and spicy. Standout live picks: KL Homme (spicy amber aftershave, warm vanilla haze, the vintage cult flanker, $479.95), Lagerfeld Men (fresh lavender and cedar with citrus brightness, the 1978 classic reissue, $31.17), Sun Moon Stars Eau de Parfum (berry jam with powdery violet petals, $56.09), Bois de Santal (smoky sandalwood incense with peppered warmth, $31.49), Jako (bright grapefruit and plum, woody cardamom, $168).
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FAQ
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It smells like Bright grapefruit and plum, woody cardamom. It opens with grapefruit, plum and bergamot, moves into cardamom, rosewood and ginger and settles on musk, frankincense and leather.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It works across all four seasons. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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