Kobe by Xerjoff

Concentrated Nenuco, but not the baby version.

Smells like supermarket baby cologne in a big plastic bottle. I wouldn’t spend my money on this; I’m not saying it’s good or bad, it’s a matter of taste, but it’s the only Xerjoff I wouldn’t buy.

Exceptional fragrance, one of my favorites. It’s an ultra-luxury cologne for low-to-medium temperatures, ideal for autumn and spring (for summer, I recommend Nio). A super-concentrated neroli with a base that gives it incredible intensity and distinction. Exceptional quality components. Lasts a long time; I don’t understand the criticism, maybe they were scammed or sold a watery decant. It easily lasts 10 hours projecting and more than 12 hours close to the skin. A true über-cologne. Top top.

The first time I tried it, it seemed like a disaster, very strange due to that Brazilian rosewood note that doesn’t work well for me, but in Kobe, it’s well tamed. Over time, it caught my attention, and now I think it’s a scent you like more the more you use it. It has good longevity and projection, plus it’s super versatile. You just need to give it time because it’s delicious. Another Xerjoff forever 🥰

Kobe is a neroli bomb. On my skin, it lasts 7-8 hours with moderate sillage. It’s a lot of neroli over a quality wood base, somewhat dirty. I think it’s an excellent signature perfume, although the price is high. If you’re looking for something citrusy for summer and affordable, try Renaissance: for less money, you get 100ml. I think the negatives only tried it a couple of times; in my opinion, it’s an acquired taste that needs time to appreciate the neroli and oud mix. It feels like great quality and is pleasant for spring-summer. I understand that at this price, it should last all day, but personally, I think it meets the typical 7-8 hours for citrus scents.

Kobe is a neroli bomb that lasts about 7 to 8 hours on my skin. Its trail is moderate, and the scent is mostly neroli over quality wood with a dirty touch. I think it’s an excellent signature perfume, although the price is a bit high; if you’re looking for a cheaper citrus option for summer, I recommend Renaissance, because for less money you get 100ml. I’ve read many negative comments, and I believe they only tried it a couple of times. In my opinion, Kobe is an acquired taste that needs time to appreciate the mix of neroli and oud, which is of great quality and very enjoyable for spring-summer. I understand that due to the high price, some expect it to last all day, but personally, I think it meets the 7-8 hours that most citrus fragrances have.

I agree with Olfactory Memories; this fragrance is sold because of the huge amount of ‘Vendehumo’ content on YouTube. I was one of those who bought it based on their videos. The fragrance itself is amazing; it has labdanum, which is one of my favorite scents, and it’s quite fresh and stately. What are the downsides? First, given the price, it should last eight hours or more, but on my skin, it barely lasts two. Yesterday I used Afrika Olifant by Nishane, and it lasted 24 hours; I mention this to clarify that it’s not my skin’s fault—it’s the perfume’s fault. At this price, the longevity shouldn’t justify a higher cost; the bottle shouldn’t cost more than $20. With the current price, longevity, and zero projection, the bottle should be at least a liter so you can carry portable vials and reapply every two hours. In conclusion, the fragrance is fantastic, but its price isn’t matched by its extremely poor longevity and projection. I hope Xerjoff provides, at the same price, a couple of-liter bottle so it’s worth buying. I recommend buying a sample first and testing it on your skin; on mine, it lasts less than two hours!!!

This perfume smells terrible to me. I had a decant and used it twice; I didn’t like it so much that I threw it away and washed my hands until the ‘stink’ was gone. I honestly wouldn’t want anyone else to smell this either…

I remember the first time I tried it, it was unpleasant—a citrus bomb with a bitter edge that triggered some subconscious survival instinct, like an evolutionary alert system rejecting something potentially toxic. After two more sprays, I ordered it without hesitation, and now it’s one of my favorites. I can’t deny that my initial ‘I don’t like it’ rating has turned into a convinced ‘I love it.’ I don’t think any other fragrance has made me change my mind so radically; it clearly reflects an evolution in how I appreciate scents. Kobe requires an approach without prejudice, with an open mind and no fear of risk… the lesson is that it’s worth the gamble, which is why this review was so hard to write: it’s tough to measure up to something so devilishly good. Like Nio from the same house, it’s fresh as can be, lasts forever, and has undeniable quality, though they take totally different paths; while Nio is a friendly citrus, a blast of incredible freshness perfect for a family afternoon playing with the kids, Kobe is a neroli beast ideal for heat but far from innocent, making me feel ‘dirty’ in that family setting. Kobe is extremely sensual (bold, underlined, and italicized), a super-attractive, warrior-like, unisex, and nocturnal fragrance… in summer heat, it’s more dangerous than a candle flame to flying insects. Take notice!

Neroli, spices, and oud. This is a very special fragrance. It has a ton of neroli, yet it’s also very masculine and spicy. The oud serves as the base, like the canvas on which this picture is painted. Generally, I think neroli fragrances smell great but tend to fade quickly and smell only clean. This is a different case. The longevity is impressive, and the dry-down is complemented by spices that make it sexy, dominant, and attractive. This is, for me, the perfect signature cologne, with the only downside being that it’s a bit pricey and hard to find. One of my favorite colognes is Chanel Allure White Edition, and Kobe, despite being in a different league since one is lemon-based and the other neroli, makes me feel very similar but with two extra levels of power. Durability: 8 hours projecting and 4 on skin. Rating: 9.5. Would I buy it: Yes.