Question 1

What's the difference between V Absolu and Kenzo Amour?

Accepted Answer

V Absolu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Valentino (2005) dominated by Woody accords. Kenzo Amour is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kenzo (2006) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Powdery, Floral, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, V Absolu or Kenzo Amour?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, V Absolu scores 4.12/5 vs Kenzo Amour at 4.13/5. Kenzo Amour's standout strength: Soft, creamy, comforting fragrance with vanilla and rice notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do V Absolu and Kenzo Amour smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Powdery, Floral, Sweet, Heliotrope. Kenzo Amour: Kenzo Amour is loved by dedicated fans who appreciate its soft, creamy vanilla and rice composition, but the community expresses significant concern about recent formula reformulations that have weakened the scent's strength and character.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, V Absolu or Kenzo Amour?

Accepted Answer

Kenzo Amour: Good longevity and lasting power on skin Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits V Absolu vs Kenzo Amour?

Accepted Answer

V Absolu scores highest for fall wear; Kenzo Amour scores highest for winter wear. V Absolu leans daytime, Kenzo Amour leans daytime.

V Absolu vs Kenzo Amour

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to V Absolu (11)

Unique to Kenzo Amour (4)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Kenzo Amour

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Attribute	V Absolu	Kenzo Amour
Brand	Valentino	Kenzo
Year	2005	2006
Rating	4.12	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	9