The Perfume Library

Kenzo Amour

8.2

Kenzo · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Amour is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy, gently woody gourmand side, and it reads clearly feminine. It opens with white tea and rice steam, then moves into a heart of frangipani, cherry blossom and heliotrope. The base of vanilla, white musk, thanaka wood and frankincense softens it and turns it sweet and oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daytime to evening. Most voters call it feminine. Kenzo Amour Indian Holi and Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Kenzo · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring days and everyday wear. Ginger, violet, mandarin orange and lychee open it with a fresh, lightly fruity first impression. In the heart, mimosa, rose and camellia set the floral character. The base of white musk, vanilla and amber softens it into a sweet, creamy, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters find it feminine. Téo Cabanel Rendez-Vous and Birkholz Lovely Memories have a close profile.

Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant

7.6

Kenzo · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Jungle / Jungle L'Éléphant is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick evening and night out, while spring and summer trail behind. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, and some read it as classic. The scent is floral, fruity and gourmand in its sweetness: ylang-ylang, gardenia and heliotrope meet the juicy sweetness of mango and mandarin orange. Cardamom and clove add spice, while liquorice, vanilla and patchouli carry it into a woody, oriental warmth.

Kenzo Homme (2022) (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kenzo · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Kenzo Homme (2022) pairs marine notes with leather and patchouli for a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet fragrance for men, leaning towards spring and summer daywear. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. Daily and leisure wear come first, though business and evening also draw votes. Voters mostly find it masculine, and modern as well. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu Instinct have a close profile. It opens with marine notes that feel cool and aquatic. Leather in the heart adds a spicy, leathery frame. In the base, patchouli sets a woody footing and softens the sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, with a synthetic edge, and modern.

Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense)

7.2

Kenzo · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Kenzo Homme is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance that leans towards relaxed everyday wear in spring and summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens with Calypsone® and pink pepper, a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, fig wood and Haitian vetiver build a green, woody base. The drydown of Akigalawood® and Australian sandalwood leaves a creamy, woody softness. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé and Wally Brezza Marina have a close profile.

Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Kenzo · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and floral touches, made for men, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and clary sage alongside green notes for a bright start. In the heart, ozone, jasmine and juniper come forward. Cedar, moss and musk in the base settle it onto a woody footing.

Kenzo Power (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Kenzo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Power Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, coriander and cardamom, a fresh, spicy start that settles onto labdanum and cedarwood, and it is sold as a men's fragrance. Citrusy bergamot comes first, with coriander and cardamom adding spice. Floral notes in the heart pull that freshness towards green and powdery. In the dry-down, labdanum, cedarwood and tolu balm sweeten it slightly and set it on a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits comfortably in warm or busy settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it modern or even feminine.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Kenzo · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that sets the bright coolness of yuzu and lemon against the soft, green texture of lotus and mint. Yuzu, lemon and green pepper lead the opening, while lotus and mint in the heart soften that freshness without dulling it. White musk and cedar leave a calm, lightly woody base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, floral and faintly sweet touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a rare choice. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo L'Élixir

8.1

Kenzo · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Élixir is a feminine scent that sets floral, fruity sweetness against a creamy, powdery texture, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. Leisure, night out and evening wear get almost equal votes. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Mandarin orange and raspberry give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral note. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and praliné sweeten the scent into a creamy gourmand finish. Rose Ispahan and Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Jungle pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Kenzo · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Jungle pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody, slightly sweet body; it has been discontinued. Lime and nutmeg lead, giving a bright, fruity first impression. Maté and cinnamon bring spice to the heart, and cedar, gaiac wood and benzoin settle the base into something woody, resinous and earthy. The sweet, oriental side stays in the background, softening the spice rather than dominating it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Half of voters call it masculine. M. Micallef Yellow Sea and Cerruti 1881 Black have a close profile.

Kenzo Amour Le Parfum

8.1

Kenzo · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Amour Le Parfum is a sweet, resinous floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is a women's perfume that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as feminine. The top holds rice and frangipani's neighbour frankincense, the heart brings patchouli and frangipani, and the base settles into amber, vanilla and benzoin. Floral and gourmand accords lead, with spicy, powdery and smoky tones staying in the background. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme

6.8

Kenzo · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme is a fresh, aquatic scent with citrus, green touches and a light floral note, leaning towards everyday wear in warm weather. Pink pepper, mint and mandarin orange open cool and bright. At the heart, lotus and peach add a soft, lightly fruity floral feel. Cedarwood and white musk keep the base clean and simple. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear stand out, while evening is rarely chosen. It reads mostly feminine. Rituals Soleil d'Or and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Marine)

7.7

Kenzo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Marine) is a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet men's scent built on marine notes, ylang-ylang and sandalwood. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some room for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. The top opens with marine notes, fresh and aquatic. Ylang-ylang brings a floral, creamy softness to the heart. In the base, sandalwood and musk dry it down to a woody, sweet finish. Ellis Brooklyn Salt and Berdoues 1902 - Ylang & Fleur de Sel have a close profile.

Kenzo World (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Kenzo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo World Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent built on peony, Egyptian jasmine and ambroxan, with a feminine but modern feel. It leans towards everyday wear: most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily use come first, with office wear close behind. Longevity is good, sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peony, fresh and floral, then Egyptian jasmine takes over in the heart. Ambroxan dries it down at the base. Fruity and sweet touches stay light over an aquatic, synthetic backdrop.

Jeu d'Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Kenzo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Jeu d'Amour Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent, lightly sweet with a powdery, creamy trail that suits easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear rather than evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the character reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens fresh and lightly fruity with mandarin orange, pomegranate and tea, and the heart of freesia and tuberose adds a soft floral touch. Musk and sandalwood settle the base into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Ulric de Varens Mini Liberty and Essential Garden Amazing Dahlia have a close profile.

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi

7.9

Kenzo · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi is a sweet, gourmand floral built around cherry blossom, rose and peony, softened by vanilla and white musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear draw nearly equal votes, and most voters read it as feminine. Rice steam opens it lightly, then the heart takes over with cherry blossom, rose, peony and frangipani. In the base, vanilla, white musk, sandalwood and frankincense settle it into a powdery, woody, sweet finish. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Kenzo Amour and Tchibo African Summer have a close profile.

Parfum d'Été (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Kenzo · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Parfum d'Été Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. It starts with lily-of-the-valley leaf, then moves into a heart of jasmine, hyacinth and peony. Citrus and green accents keep it airy, with a sweet floral note following behind. In the base, sandalwood and white musk settle the flowers onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close and light on the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Cerruti 1881 Eau d'Été 2003 pour Femme and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Lotus have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum

8.0

Kenzo · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral built on rose, violet and vanilla; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Rose and violet form the floral core, while vanilla and almond push the scent towards a gourmand sweetness. Amber and white musk lay a warm, soft base underneath, and powdery notes wrap the whole. The accords also carry spicy and woody touches, but the sweet, powdery side clearly leads. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daytime and the office. Most see its character as feminine. Serge Lutens Louve and Zara Vanilla Vibration have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme Indigo

7.9

Kenzo · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

Kenzo Homme Indigo is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs marine notes with iris and sandalwood. It opens with marine notes that feel clean and cool, while the iris in the heart adds a soft, powdery edge. The base of sandalwood, Akigalawood® and leather settles into a woody, slightly leathery footing, and the synthetic accord gives it a modern feel. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters describe it as masculine and modern.

Nuit Tatami

7.8

Kenzo · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kenzo Nuit Tatami brings together rice straw, pink pepper, ambrette and vanilla in a floral, sweet unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and less towards evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Floral and sweet accords lead, with a spicy thread softened by powdery, creamy tones. It opens with rice straw, pink pepper carries the spice in the heart, and ambrette and vanilla settle into a sweet base. Penhaligon's The Omniscient Mister Thompson and Mes Bisous Balle Rouge have a close profile.

Ça Sent Beau / Kenzo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Kenzo · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Ça Sent Beau / Kenzo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral chypre with green, fruity and powdery touches, aimed at women and leaning classic in character. Mandarin orange, bergamot and peach open bright and fruity, with spices and orange blossom alongside. The heart builds a floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, gardenia and tuberose, grounded by sandalwood and cedarwood. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settle the scent into something earthy and sweet at once. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business also get votes. Most voters find it feminine and classic.

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Femme

7.8

Kenzo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Femme is a fresh women's fragrance that carries the brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot into a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. It opens citrusy and fresh with mandarin orange and bergamot. Jasmine and ylang-ylang give the heart a soft floral feel, and plum adds a fruity sweetness. In the base, amber and tonka bean close it with a powdery, lightly spicy and woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the main occasions. Most voters find it feminine.

Kenzo Homme Night

6.8

Kenzo · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Homme Night is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, cardamom and coriander, softens through vermouth and geranium, and dries down to tonka bean, gaiac wood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It begins with grapefruit and coriander freshness alongside the spice of cardamom. In the heart, vermouth and geranium add a floral, fruity softness. The base brings sweetness from tonka bean and a woody dryness from gaiac wood and vetiver. Overall it sits between fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic texture.

Jungle Le Tigre

8.0

Kenzo · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Jungle Le Tigre is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, spicy warmth underneath; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright, fruity kumquat and davana. Osmanthus and ylang-ylang soften the heart into a floral texture. The base of massoia wood, amber and cinnamon carries it into a sweet, spicy, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily wear too. The character reads feminine. Van Cleef & Arpels First Love and Kemi Layla have a close profile.