Karl Lagerfeld 1998

Jako

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Opens warm and resinous with Plum, Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Mandarin Orange settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Indian Ginger, Brazilian Rosewood, and Cardamom over a deep, enveloping base of Incense, Leather, Sandalwood, and Patchouli.

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

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winter
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evening
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Jako bottle

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Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

CitrusFreshFruityWoodyAnimalicAromaticRichSmoky

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

1998

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
I
Indian Ginger
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
Cardamom
Cardamom
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

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Jako is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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