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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Kenzo
feminine
Created by Francoise Caron
Kenzo by Kenzo is a Floral fragrance for women. Kenzo was launched in 1988. The nose behind this fragrance is Francoise Caron. Top notes are Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander, Caraway, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine, Cedar, Orris Root, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 13 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community views Kenzo (particularly the Homme EDP) as a distinctive, high-performing fragrance with a unique marine-salty character that justifies its linear nature. While praised for longevity and boldness, the scent's difficulty in finding testers and concerns about vintage formulations being reformulated are minor drawbacks. It's regarded as a quality choice for those seeking something memorable and unconventional.
Strengths
- Unique, intriguing scent profile with dark marine and salty notes
- Excellent longevity (20+ hours reported)
- Strong performance and projection
- Interesting and memorable character that doesn't need to evolve
Weaknesses
- Linear fragrance with minimal development over time
- Difficult to find testers in stores
- Formulation consistency concerns with older stock
Best for
Evening wear and night outingsCooler weather and seasonal wearClub and social settings
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
