Kinmokusei Perfume. How should men choose?

Kinmokusei” is one of the three major fragrant trees. Many men are attracted to women with its unique sweet fragrance, and many men look for perfumes for themselves based on the fragrance of kinmokurinosai. Many perfumes that use fragrance of fragrant rhinoceros have a rather feminine impression, but this time, we asked a perfumer and perfume expert to explain how to choose a perfume that can enjoy the fragrance of fragrant rhinoceros while also maintaining a masculine impression. We interviewed Mr. Daiki Yamane, perfumer and representative of the perfume brand Liberta Parfum, to find out how to choose a perfume that maintains a masculine impression while also providing a strong “golden osmanthus” scent.

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PerfumistDaiki Yamane

Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1991. After graduating from university, he worked for a foreign consulting firm and learned perfumery under an independent perfumer, and in 2020, he launched the custom-made perfume brand ’Liberta Parfum’ to "democratize fragrance". In addition to being a perfumer and brand director, he is also a perfume enthusiast with a collection of several hundred perfumes.

There are two methods of choosing a mens’ like fragrance of fragrant osmanthus!

How to choose a fragrance of fragrant osmanthus for men (1) “Choose a fragrance of fragrant osmanthus with citrus and woody tones as the main ingredients.

Citrus and woody elements are indispensable in men’s fragrances. Perfumes that use the scent of fragrant rhinoceros as an accent are also recommended for men. For example, a fresh citrus fragrance mixed with a slightly fruity fragrance of fragrant osmanthus will give a slightly softer impression. Also, when woody fragrance is mixed with fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of fragrance of On the other hand, if fruity florals are the main ingredient, the fragrance may be perceived as somewhat feminine, so it is recommended to choose a fragrance with masculine citrus, woody or oriental elements that are a little heavier.

Look for perfumes with fragrances that accentuate the fragrance of Kinmokurinosai …

Perfumer Daiki Yamane

We recommend checking for the presence of bergamot or petitgrain for citrus, and sandalwood or cedarwood for woody. In fact, it is rare to find a citrus or woody fragrance with a hint of golden osmanthus, so you will be exceptionally pleased when you find one that you like.

Kinmokusei Perfumes for Men How to Choose (2) “You must identify perfumes that employ the natural fragrance of Kinmokusei!

When selecting a fragrance of fragrant rhinoceros, men should look for the use of “Osmanthus Absolute,” a natural fragrance. Absolute is a method of extracting fragrance using a special solvent, which has the advantage of allowing the fragrance to be enjoyed in its natural state because it is not heated. Since the original fragrance of fragrant rhinoceros has a fruity floral and animalic element, perfumes with natural fragrances can be easily used by men. It also has an element of fermented tea-like fragrance, so the depth and familiarity of its scent is sure to be a hit with men. Incidentally, it should be noted that osmanthus absolute is a very expensive fragrance, costing 3 million yen per kilogram, so the perfume of choice will inevitably be a high-end one as well.

Look for perfumes that employ osmanthus absolute …

Perfumer Daiki Yamane

Whether or not “osmanthus absolute,” a natural fragrance made from golden osmanthus, is used in a perfume can be determined by whether or not the brand is promoting a natural fragrance. For example, if the product page states that “natural fragrance” is used, then there is no doubt about it. Or, in some cases, osmanthus absolute is listed as an ingredient or note (fragrance), so if you find a fragrance that interests you, it is best to check first.