Kenzo Amour Florale

I was really curios about this fragrance because I bought it one week ago without trying. It arrived in white box with white bird which perfectly describes this fragrance. When I flashed up on this box with light at night I found out that the box was shimerring,...I like everything with glitters so that is the reason why I don't put it to the trash. The bottle also perfectly goes together with scent. Shape is identically very elegant like in case of previous Kenzo Amour. But the colour is much more interesting. It is crystal clear at the bottom and at the top too. From the ends it is starting to be misty with hint of white colour and in the midle of the bottle it is alburn white. But you know, the most important thing is fragrance. So first of all as it is written/perfume is intended for spring or summer. Summer scent are generally light, not too strong, and from time to time not long-lasting. This fragrance is real negation of that characterization. In general it is very very very strong. When I first sprayed it I was shocked. This is not my type of scent BUT when I sprayed it again, I found out that it is grateful. It is soapy and little bit powdery, white, flowery, not romantic but casual fragrance. Top notes: I am smelling something very strong sharp and chemical. But fortunately just for few seconds. After that I notice black currant with drop of grapefruit and lily of the valley. This flower is noticeable for all time in all fragrance levels. I dislike this top notes, because I have a strong headache from it. Middle notes: Again: I smell lily of the valley and gardenia. I think that there is another level between middle notes and base notes. You can feel it after 3-4 hour. In this case it is composed by gardenia at first with frangipani - this gives to this fragrance cleanness and freshness, so as for me this is the element which makes this fragrance suitable for spring or summer time. For addition: yes, there is rose but virtually unnoticeable. You are only sure that somewhere in the background is something like rose. Base notes: It is interesting, the part of the fragrance, which I like the most is mostly the middle. But in this fragrance i like the most the base notes. Base notes consist of cedar moschus and frangipani and hint of rose. For my nose it is great pleasure. When my boyfriend smelled it for the first time he felt sick, but after few hours he was suprised how can be this perfume beautiful. Conclusion: If you want perfume which will be completely unique, if you want to smell like femme fatale who knows what she want and who gets what she want, if you don't want to smell like candy or fruit, if you want to invest in good quality,.. this perfume is created to YOU. But be careful during application - as I mentioned - it is really strong.

Kenzo Amour Florale edt opens with a refreshingly clean and light citrusy note that soon fades off to reveal an unbelievably real-smelling frangipani flower scent that is enchanting and sweet (but not cloying). This feminine floral scent is addictive, seductive and bewitching and I can now understand why the smell of the frangipani (otherwise known as plumeria) has made its way into myths and legends associated with a particularly infamous female ghosts/ghoul here in Southeast Asia (google 'pontianak' for more info). Another trademark of the smell of frangipani flowers is their sillage as the smell projects well, which is why in Southeast Asian horror stories people are said to notice the sweet smell of these flowers (which implies the presence of the female ghost). The beautiful frangipani scent of the 'pontianak' (or female vampire if I had to associate it to a Western counterpart) is also said to help lure, attract and bewitch its male victims. As the scent reaches its base notes, the light airyness of the cedar and white musk adds a subtle elegance to the frangipani note to help it blend better into the scent of your skin. Overall, a beautiful and addictive aroma which I also find strangely comforting. Thinking of stocking up on this since it seems to be a limited edition. Definitely a day scent for me though I can imagine it being suitable for night too due to its unique seductive quality (and I sometimes wear this to bed as a comfort scent), though I'm too chicken-hearted to wear it out at night when I'm alone for fear of creeping myself out thanks to all the spooky local stories I've heard about the 'pontianak' and her association with frangipani flowers.

Oh man, another nearly perfect scent that was discontinued. First was my beloved Cherie L'eau. Then I could find a very similar perfume, Kenzo Amour Florale. I found the perfect replacement and I will finally have my signature scent, I thought to myself. But then, Kenzo also got out of their minds and discontinued Amour Florale. Why? Does any one knows the reason? It ́s unbelievable. The openning is fresh and citrus. I get a lot of grapefruit and frangipani. It soon starts to show the beautiful gardenia and some ligh roses. The dry down I still get the gardenia and the creamy and sopy white musk, but the grapefruit is still there very gentle now, just givin it some freshness. I still have about 5 drops of it left in the bottle. I only wear it on special ocasions. I am still on denial, can ́t accept it was discontinued.. Ah! Outro perfume praticamente perfeito que foi descontinuado. Primeiro foi o meu amado Cherie L'eau. Quando eu achei que tinha encontrado o substituto perfeito, Kenzo Amour Florale, eles tiram de linha. Por que descontinuar um perfume lindo desse? Inacreditável. A abertura é fresca e cítrica. Eu sinto bastante o grapefruit e frangipani. Mas logo uma gardênia linda aparece junto com rosas bem suaves. Nas notas de fundo ainda sinto a gardênia e a cremosidade do musk branco, mas o grapefruit ainda tá lá, bem sutil pra dar continuidade no frescor. Eu ainda tenho 5 gotas dele no frasco. Só uso em ocasiões especiais. Ainda tô em estado de negação, não consigo aceitar que foi descontinuado..

For a white flowers admirer, I have to say that this is a lovely perfume! It starts very sharp and strong, almost "loud", with very perceptive notes of neroli and black currant. Then I feel the gardenia, and the cardamom shows up along with the cedar. Finally, some time later, the creamy frangipani. On the dry down, it is still green, with a soft cedar and musk. This is very flowery and green, so green that it's almost like the scent of a lush grass permeated with white flowers, right after a summer rain. The fragrance is fresh and energizing, perfect for day use in spring and summer. The first time I wore it, I thought it didn't last so much. But as I continued wearing it, I realized that I had this impression because the top notes are very strong, and about 2 hours later the scent is much milder. So, it was just a question of strong/soft contrast: it has a moderate longevity and quite a heavy sillage for an EDT. A nice choice for daily or casual use, when you want to feel very feminine and be detached from the crowd.

Who would have known I would fall in love with a blind swap? After reading the notes and the reviews, I hesitated in swapping for this fragrance. Yet I took a risk and never looked back. The initial sharp florals had frightened me, but I went ahead and bared myself for the worst. I was pleasantly surprised when I caught a whiff of a clean, white floral: fresh gardenia and frangipani. Body heat really seemed to open this fragrance up, almost like breaking the ice cold exterior of a warm-hearted individual. The longer I wear this, the more I am addicted. The dry down is slightly soapy, clean yet sophisticated. This fragrance remind me of Chloe 2008 somehow, perhaps because of the similar soapy florals. However, whereas Chloe parties with roses, Amour florale plays with fresh white florals. Neither have an ounce of sweetness in them, and I appreciate that. Beautiful for a work environment, especially during spring and summer.