Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Warm Spicy
96%
Woody
79%
Fruity
76%
Smoky
62%
Sweet
61%
Balsamic
61%
Amber
57%
Leather
56%
Aromatic
53%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Warm Spicy, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Warm Spicy, Woody, and Fruity among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Citrus, Warm Spicy, Woody, and Fruity among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
JakobyKarl Lagerfeldis a Woody Spicy fragrance for men.Jakowas launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Girard. Top notes are Plum, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Indian Ginger, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom; base notes are Incense, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk.Jako is an ultimative masculine spicy-woody composition by Karl Lagerfeld, introduced in 1998. It was inspired by Jako fairy, constructed on the coast of the Elba River in neo-Greek style, and dedicated to a modern, fascinating and sensual man.
Spicy fresh notes of grapefruit, together with sweet tangerine, bergamot and sweet gourmand plum, open this seductive perfume. Sweet spicy nuances of cardamom, Indian ginger and Brazilian rosewood are in the contrast with the fresh opening notes of citrus, which give the boldness to the perfume. The base is caressed by powdery Indian sandal, dimmed Arabian incense, musk and gentle vanilla notes.
Jako is available in the amount of 30, 75 and 125 ml in Eau de Toilette; 75 and 125 ml after-shave, deodorant in stick in the amount of 90 gr, 150 ml deodorant, and 200 ml shower cream
Spicy fresh notes of grapefruit, together with sweet tangerine, bergamot and sweet gourmand plum, open this seductive perfume. Sweet spicy nuances of cardamom, Indian ginger and Brazilian rosewood are in the contrast with the fresh opening notes of citrus, which give the boldness to the perfume. The base is caressed by powdery Indian sandal, dimmed Arabian incense, musk and gentle vanilla notes.
Jako is available in the amount of 30, 75 and 125 ml in Eau de Toilette; 75 and 125 ml after-shave, deodorant in stick in the amount of 90 gr, 150 ml deodorant, and 200 ml shower cream
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Jako office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.