Eau de R

I was drawn to this perfume because it doesn't use the natural fragrances traditionally found in Eau de Cologne, but instead overdoses on "KABOSU," a Japanese citrus. It certainly has a citrus scent different from bergamot or lemon. The grapefruit-like nuance might be due to the rhubarb. It lacks the neroli notes typically found in Eau de Cologne; instead, the dryness of vetiver is striking. I love high-quality vetiver notes, and I'm happy to find them in this perfume. I couldn't find it in the cosmetics sections of Isetan or Hankyu; It's sold through very limited channels even within Japan. In Tokyo, it's available at a clothing store on the 7th floor of Hankyu Men's Yurakucho (where I bought it). According to their website, it's also probably available at the perfume counter on the 6th floor of the men's clothing department at Kyoto Isetan.