Him By Kabuki New (2026)

Master perfumer Elena Sèvres (known for her work with Byredo and Diptyque) collaborated with Kabuki New to construct Him as a dualistic experience. The fragrance breaks down into three distinct acts, avoiding the traditional pyramid structure for a more fluid, narrative arc.

Musically, “Him” is a masterclass in negative space. The production is sparse—a muted electric piano, a bassline that feels like a heartbeat slowing down, and the faint crackle of what sounds like old vinyl or distant rain.

Kabuki New has cited Japanese mono no aware (the bittersweet awareness of transience) and early 2000s trip-hop as influences, and “Him” sits exactly at that crossroads. The chorus does not explode; it simply shifts key by a half-step, as if the song itself is too exhausted to scream. him by kabuki new

The bridge is where the tension finally breaks—not with a cathartic wail, but with silence. For four full seconds, the instruments drop out, leaving only the sound of a chair creaking. It is genuinely unnerving. You find yourself holding your breath, waiting for the crash that never comes.

First impression: The opening of Him by Kabuki New is jarringly beautiful. It smells like stepping out of a hot shower into a cold, tiled room. There is no sweetness here—only clarity and distance. Master perfumer Elena Sèvres (known for her work

The perfumery industry is saturated with names like Legend, Hero, or King. These titles project hyper-masculinity, often relying on aggressive leathers and smoky woods. Kabuki New took a different path. By naming the fragrance simply Him, the brand invites interpretation.

In an exclusive interview, Kabuki New’s creative director stated: "Him is not a stereotype. It is a pronoun of presence. It is the man who is comfortable in silence, who commands a room without raising his voice, and whose scent lingers longer than his shadow." The production is sparse—a muted electric piano, a

This philosophical grounding is essential to understanding the composition. Him is not a "clubbing fragrance" nor an "office safe" blind buy. It is an intimate, cerebral wear—a scent designed for self-reflection as much as for public impression.