The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Pricilla's Theme was launched in 2019, with Jarekhye Covarrubias behind the composition. Kophē created it as a direct inspiration from Pricilla, described by the brand as a fast-living person with a heart of gold. The fragrance presents coffee, caramel, salt, hazelnut, whipped cream, marine accord and cardboard as its core materials. Coffee and caramel establish the warm, sweet center of the composition, while salt and the marine accord lend contrast and definition. Hazelnut and whipped cream soften the profile with rounded, creamy textures, and cardboard adds a dry, familiar quality to the blend. Together, the notes give Pricilla's Theme a warm gourmand structure with a distinctive mineral edge, revealing different facets as it develops on the skin.
The unusual part is how naturally coffee, caramel and salt share the same stage. The coffee note gives the composition a grounded roasted character, while caramel contributes a smooth, rounded sweetness. Salt works alongside them as a clarifying contrast, keeping the warm notes from becoming overly soft. Hazelnut and whipped cream add creamy texture, with the hazelnut bringing a subtle nutty impression and the whipped cream lending a smooth, enveloping quality.
The evolution
Pricilla's Theme opens on a warm, rounded combination of coffee and caramel, with salt adding a clear contrast to the sweet center. The initial impression is inviting and slightly unexpected, balancing familiar gourmand notes with a saline edge. As the scent settles, hazelnut and whipped cream contribute a softer, creamier layer, while the marine accord introduces a subtle coolness beneath the warmth. Cardboard adds a dry, familiar dimension that keeps the composition from reading as uniformly soft. Over time, the different materials remain distinct even as they blend together: coffee retains its roasted presence, caramel stays smooth and sweet, and the salty and marine facets lend freshness. The result is a layered fragrance that can shift between warm and cool impressions, with enough contrast to remain interesting as its sweetness, nuttiness, creaminess and mineral character develop.
Cultural impact
Pricilla's Theme takes its name from a personal inspiration and places the character at the center of the fragrance's identity. The composition brings coffee, caramel, salt, hazelnut, whipped cream, marine accord and cardboard into a layered sweet-salty profile, balancing comforting warmth with contrasting mineral and dry notes. Its appeal lies in the way these materials interact: coffee and caramel provide a familiar center, salt and marine accord sharpen the composition, while hazelnut, whipped cream and cardboard give it additional texture. Together, they create an expressive gourmand scent with both softness and contrast.
The House
KophēKophē is an independent fragrance house distinguished by its bold, narrative-driven scent names and a commitment to accessible yet artistic perfumery. The brand emerged in 2019 with a collection of fragrances that prioritize emotional resonance over traditional fragrance classifications. Rather than adhering to conventional notes pyramids or market positioning, Kophē presents each scent as an atmospheric story, inviting wearers to project their own interpretations. The lineup spans from intimate and romantic themes to playful and provocative ones, reflecting a democratic approach to scent where every fragrance carries equal creative weight. This philosophy positions Kophē as an anti-establishment voice in a market often dominated by heritage houses and celebrity endorsements. The brand operates with a small, focused catalog rather than constant seasonal releases, allowing each fragrance to develop its own devoted following. By avoiding the prestige pricing typical of niche perfumery while maintaining artistic integrity, Kophē has carved out a distinctive space for itself among independent fragrance enthusiasts seeking authenticity over convention.
The Creator
Jarekhye CovarrubiasCovarrubias favors bold pairings that most noses would keep apart. Coffee, citrus, and pepper appear together in Just Call Me, while Starfish & Coffee mixes sea salt with maple syrup and a hint of meat accord.
