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Kenzo Homme - Once upon a Time

Perfumer: Christine Nagel

2010MenModern
7.1/ 10
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Kenzo Homme - Once upon a Time is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built around coriander, nutmeg, ginger and vetiver; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Bottle
4.9 /10

Plain bottle, the real show is inside.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Powdery
  7. Earthy

What does Kenzo Homme - Once upon a Time smell like?

Its longevity is rated as moderate, though the small number of ratings makes that a tentative judgement. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance.

The scent reads as a single piece: a fresh, citrusy air warmed by the spice of coriander and ginger. Nutmeg deepens that spice, while vetiver supplies a woody, earthy base. Green and powdery shades stay in the background. Zara Raw Vetiver and Prada Infusion de Gingembre have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Summer
  • 24%
    Autumn
  • 10%
    Winter
  • Office
    35%
  • Daytime
    30%
  • Casual
    15%
  • Nighttime
    10%
  • Sport
    5%
  • Evening
    5%

Least picked for evenings.

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