Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau de Toilette
A 2011 woody aromatic for men built on green fig leaf and raw cacao over vetiver and cedar — dry, earthy and confident rather than sweet.
Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau de Toilette is a woody aromatic for men, released in 2011 and created by Olivier Cresp and Annick Menardo. It pairs green fig leaf with raw cacao for a composition that's darker and drier than most gourmand-leaning fragrances.
What does Kokorico smell like?
The opening is fresh and green, led by fig leaf rather than the fruit itself, which keeps things sharp rather than sweet. The heart brings in raw cacao and patchouli, giving a bitter-chocolate, earthy quality instead of a dessert-like one. Vetiver and Virginia cedar round out the base with a dry, woody finish. It's a confident, slightly unusual composition that avoids the more obvious sweetness of typical gourmand fragrances.
- Top notes: Fig leaf
- Heart notes: Cacao, patchouli
- Base notes: Vetiver, Virginia cedar
Performance and when to wear it
Kokorico is typically moderate to long-lasting on skin, with the woody base giving it decent staying power. It leans towards cooler-weather wear thanks to the cacao and cedar, though the green fig leaf top keeps it from feeling too heavy for warmer evenings.
Who is it for?
This suits men who want a woody fragrance with some edge — the raw cacao and fig leaf combination is more bitter and green than sweet, making it a good option for anyone who finds standard gourmand scents too sugary.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kokorico long-lasting?+
Kokorico is typically moderate to long-lasting on skin. The vetiver and cedar base gives it reasonable staying power, while the fig leaf and cacao heart is most noticeable in the first few hours of wear.
Is Kokorico for men or women?+
Kokorico is marketed and formulated as a men's fragrance, with a green, earthy fig leaf and cacao character built on a dry woody base of vetiver and cedar.
What's the difference between Kokorico and Kokorico by Night?+
Kokorico by Night is a separate 2012 flanker with its own, sweeter cocoa-forward composition. The original Kokorico is drier and greener, centred on fig leaf, raw cacao and vetiver.
At a glance
Kokorico by Jean Paul Gaultier — Woody – Woody Aromatic. Launched 2011. Created by Olivier Cresp & Annick Menardo. Price in South Africa: R3200. Best for: power meeting, weekend getaway, autumn, winter.
- Scent profile
- Woody – Woody Aromatic
- Launched
- 2011
- Perfumer
- Olivier Cresp & Annick Menardo
- Price in South Africa
- R3200
- Gender
- Masculine
- Best for
- Power Meeting, Weekend Getaway, Autumn, Winter
Main Accords
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How this scent unfolds on your skin
Community Opinions
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Power Meeting
“Quiet confidence in a bottle. Let the work speak — the fragrance just underlines it.”
Weekend Getaway
“Pack light, smell incredible — this one travels well.”
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This Scent Is For
Grounded & sophisticated — commands quiet respect.
Scent Mood
Peak season: 🍂 Autumn (75%)
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Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
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