Yuzu de Kiso
A green, frosty water-based perfume where chilled mint and vibrant yuzu spill over like mountain spring water, then quieten into dry Japanese bay leaf and a soft woody-amber musk, leaving a sheer, velvety citrus-herb veil on the skin.
Perfumer: Undisclosed
Yuzu de Kiso
A green, frosty water-based perfume where chilled mint and vibrant yuzu spill over like mountain spring water, then quieten into dry Japanese bay leaf and a soft woody-amber musk, leaving a sheer, velvety citrus-herb veil on the skin.
Scent Development and Character
Kiso Yuzu opens with an instantly cooling rush of mint wrapped around the bright, zesty pulp of yuzu, creating a frosted citrus impression that feels like mountain spring water over stones. As it settles, the green, slightly herbal facet of Japanese bay leaf threads through the composition, giving a dry, leafy backbone to the fruit. In the base, a gentle woody-amber accord with Hô wood and soft white musk warms the chill, turning the shimmer of citrus and herbs into a quietly velvety, skin-close trail.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
The weightless, alcohol-free emulsion wears close to the skin, making it well suited to daytime and office environments or situations where a discreet but refreshing scent is preferred. Its chilled citrus-green character works particularly well in mild to warm weather, and can be layered with matching body care from the Kiso Yuzu line to enhance presence without becoming loud. Best suited to spring and summer, with enough softness and dryness to work in early autumn. Sillage is Projection is discreet and intimate, typically remaining within an arm’s length and forming a soft aura rather than a trail (editorial estimate). Longevity is As a water-based Eau Triple, Kiso Yuzu generally behaves as a light, close-skin perfume, with an estimated wear time around 2–4 hours before becoming very subtle (editorial estimate).
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2019, this is presented as Eau Triple (water-based perfume) and credited to Undisclosed. Officine Universelle Buly’s Eau Triple Kiso Yuzu is presented in the line’s signature rectangular glass bottle with rounded shoulders, opaque white lacquer and a richly framed front label bearing the brand crest and fragrance name. The water-based emulsion inside is milky and fluid, intended to be applied directly on skin for a soft, veil-like diffusion.
