Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie

I bought this on a whim without fully testing it, and I'm so glad I did, it's turned out to be absolutely gorgeous. The more I wear it the more I love it. Completely different to the original. I get some kind of headshop vibe to start with, a similarity to MFK APOM, but it's warming and comforting - a sweet gingery and powdery vanilla. The florals are very well blended in the mix so they are present but not individually identifiable, thankfully I can't pick out the orange blossom specifically. Very good lasting power, a lovely daytime fragrance that wafts all day. Quite calming and also nice to meditate with. Also have to give a special mention to the amazing sprayer!!

This is simply beautiful, the smell is enticing, warm, feminine, addictive even...it has many notes I love, neroli, orange blossom, the ginger is done lightly here, with a softer sweeter base..nothing in your face, yet it projects nicely, and longevity is good..why that scent isn’t more well known I am not sure...this is less floral than the original more rounded, modern, a fresh powdery vanilla, and sooo pretty! Like one of the prettiest perfume I have smelled..not an extravagant scent, a stylish beauty...I would turn if I smelled it on someone and would definitely ask them what they are wearing, and I rarely do that.

I really wasn't expecting these notes and this pyramid after I first tried this new version of Flower! There's nothing citric or spicy at all on my skin. This is quite clean and powdery on me - it kind of reminds me of the smell of clean clothes - and I love it. It's sweet in a very natural way, it's not sugar-y in the least. It's sweet and musky - "fluffy". I guess it all depends on which notes stand out on your skin. I love this, it's lightweight enough to be used in warm weather but comforting enough for cool days as well.

It has the OG Flower DNA but with a zesty ginger & citrus twist. More suitable for spring & summer. Longeivity isn’t as good as the OG Kenzo though, eau de vie sits close to the skin after a couple of hours and u get whiffs of it in the breeze or if u bury your nose in it. I still love it though, maybe that’s because I love the OG Flower and have always had a bottle since its release or maybe because EDV was a gift from my bf, which makes it more special to me than it really is 🤷🏼♀️💖

Eau de Vie is a beautiful, warm, optimistic fragrance for spring and summer. It's still a powder scent, but without being dusty. Or we may call this creamy rather than powdery. Reminded me of dolls of my childhood. A good option for powder lovers who find their favorites too heavy in warmer months.