Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico by Night Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico by Night Eau de Toilette is a 2012 flanker to the original Kokorico, created by the same perfumers, Olivier Cresp and Annick Menardo. Where the original leans green and bitter, this version pushes further into sweet, dark gourmand territory.

What does Kokorico by Night smell like?

Bergamot opens the fragrance with a light citrus lift before the heart takes over with cacao pod, fig leaf and rhubarb — a combination that reads as dark chocolate with a slightly tart, fruity edge. The base of tonka bean and woody notes adds warmth and sweetness, giving the whole composition a dessert-like, nighttime character that suits its name.

• Top notes: Bergamot
• Heart notes: Cacao pod, fig leaf, rhubarb
• Base notes: Tonka bean, woody notes

Performance and when to wear it

Kokorico by Night is typically moderate to long-lasting on skin, with the tonka bean base carrying the sweetness well into the evening. As the name suggests, it's best suited to evening wear and cooler months, when the darker cocoa and woody character has room to shine.

Who is it for?

This is a good option for men who enjoyed the original Kokorico but want something sweeter and more overtly gourmand, or for anyone who likes a dark chocolate and tonka bean profile for evening wear rather than a fresher, more conventional cologne.