KO-GU, the fragrance brand by niche perfumery NOSE SHOP, relaunches its lip balm in 5 scents—adding Black Tea, Muscat, and Cacao to existing Mandarin and Spearmint—at ¥2,640 for 10g from June 5, 2026.
NOSE SHOP's fragrance brand KO-GU is relaunching its lip balm lineup on June 5, 2026 (Friday), with a pre-launch at KO-GU Shinjuku on May 29. The renewal expands the range from 2 to 5 scents: the returning Mandarin (ripe citrus with minty green accents) and Spearmint (cool, floral-wrapped clarity), joined by three new additions—Black Tea (tannic depth with lemon, verbena, and jasmine), Muscat (sparkling fresh grape florals), and Cacao (rich, sweet cocoa warmth). Priced at ¥2,640 for 10g (tax included), the balm uses a dense oil-gel formula for lasting moisture and gloss, inspired by a pack-mask concept. Available at KO-GU Shinjuku, Shibuya, Kyoto, KO-GU online store, U NOSE SHOP Ikebukuro and Shinsaibashi, and NOSE SHOP online. KO-GU positions itself as a daily fragrance brand offering world-class fragrance ingredients at fair prices, aiming to set a new standard for quality scent in everyday life.
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FAQ
What are the new fragrances added to KO-GU Lip Balm?
Three new scents — Black Tea, Muscat, and Cacao — were added, bringing the total lineup to 5 variants including the existing Mandarin and Spearmint, launching June 5, 2026.
How much does KO-GU Lip Balm cost?
KO-GU Lip Balm is priced at 2,640 yen (tax included) for a 10g unit.
Where can I buy KO-GU Lip Balm?
Available at KO-GU stores in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Kyoto, U NOSE SHOP in Ikebukuro and Shinsaibashi, and online at ko-gu.com and the NOSE SHOP online store.
When did the KO-GU Lip Balm renewal launch?
The full launch was June 5, 2026 (Friday), with an early release at KO-GU Shinjuku on May 29, 2026.
What is KO-GU as a brand?
KO-GU is a daily fragrance brand produced by NOSE SHOP, offering high-quality fragrance products using world-class aroma materials at fair prices, with a focus on clean, natural, gender-neutral scents for everyday use.