Kobako
BourjoisEau de Parfum1936
Side by side
Kobako vs. Charlie Blue
Kobako rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Kobako | Charlie Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1936 | 1973 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ernest Beaux | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Kobako
White Floral
Animalic
Musky
Aldehydic
Fresh
Powdery
Amber
Cinnamon
Charlie Blue
Mossy
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Woody
Earthy
Aromatic
Powdery
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesCinnamonCitruses
BergamotGalbanumChamomileGeranium
Heart
LilyJasmineIrisMagnoliaRoseGardenia
JasmineRoseYlang-YlangLily of the Valley
Base
CivetAmbergrisMusk
MuskOakmossSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Kobako | Charlie Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Bourjois built this as an affordable answer to Chanel No. 5, same aldehydes, same animalic pulse, same era. But there's nothing polite about it. The civet leans in and stays.Kobako
The 1973 formula doesn't ask permission. That oakmoss presence hits different, bold, earthy, and built for someone who knows exactly what she wants. Yes, it's assertive. That's the point.Charlie Blue