Kenzo Homme - Once upon a Time
Perfumer: Christine Nagel
14 ratings
From your scent profile
Kenzo Homme - Once upon a Time is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built around coriander, nutmeg, ginger and vetiver; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Plain bottle, the real show is inside.
Blind buy risk
71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- 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
- Office35%
- Daytime30%
- Casual15%
- Nighttime10%
- Sport5%
- Evening5%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
55% matchRaw Vetiver
Zara · 2019
54% matchLegend Iron
Zara · 2018
51% matchInfusion de Gingembre
Prada · 2024
50% matchVetyver
Givenchy · 2007
50% matchVetyver
Jo Malone · 1995
49% matchNutmeg & Ginger
Jo Malone · 1990
48% matchUomo Vetyver (Eau de Toilette)
Malizia
44% matchGrey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum)
Tom Ford · 2009
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Last updated: October 26, 2026










