Kenzo Amour Indian Holi

Kenzo amour was my signature scent years ago but I need a fresh test of it,so I can compare these two,I'm gonna edit when I do so This Indian holi flanker is lovely It's an oriental floral or oriental vanilla in my book not a floral woody musk.. This is very soothing, cozy,cuddly and fresh the same time, and I love such a freshness There is a dominant creamy vanilla,flavored by cherry blossom and a nice,delicious rice steam,little amount of musk and sandalwood to make it deeper and more unique and a touch of frangipani and some other florals to make it more youthful and likable.. Honestly I don't get mentioned notes individually but I can feel their presence,all I get is soft floral vanilla,wrapped in rice steam and some musky sandalwood.I don't detect incense and I don't miss it. It's creamy,fluffy, warm and fresh as mentioned and one of most beautiful creamy vanillas..everything is blended artistically and result is this adorable, delightful,calming scent..sweetness is not sickening,it's not like any other perfume I know except original amour,they both share amour signature gene I wish it was stronger, Longevity is moderate on me.it radiates softly but noticeably for people around you for an hour or two, then it's almost a skinscent,still I'm happy to wrap myself in this soothing heaven Edit: I compared it side by side with original amour and as I thought they share a similar skeleton but Indian holi has more fresh flowers with a slight fruity undertone while the original is more heavy in vanilla-rice pouding.the original is a bit sweeter,warmer and more cozy.has a few hours more longevity and better sillage.indian holy has a slight fruity tartness in opening and has a bit of sharpness comparing to well-rounded, creamy original. Indian holi is exactly what we can name a day/warm weather version of original amour though it's wearable year round not just in spring and summer. It's difficult to choose which one I prefer.I really enjoy both of them but if I have to choose one,it would be the original amour because it packs more punch and I love creamy, sweet,vanilla scents but now that I have both I can choose each of them in different situations. I'm still a hardcore fan of Kenzo Amour but Indian holi is so good that I've already used up my 30mil and purchased a 100mil of it.I love how fresh it is while being a vanilla scent and I love it's floral freshness, I prefer it to aquatic, ozonic or citrus freshness .this is a heavenly floral-vanilla scent that you may love even if you usually hate florals or vanilla scents Now I'd really love to have a bottle of Kenzo l'eau amour for these hot summer days and a bottle of discontinued Kenzo Amour le parfum for the future winter

I finally received this after craving it for a year. Let me start by saying I have an obsession with India and Asian cultures, so when I first saw it on the shelves I knew that I will fall in love with it. The perfume accents a lot of important ingredients and scents that you would smell visiting India and the cherry blossom you would smell visiting Japan as well. The scent bursts with juicy red berries that quickly gives its place to spicy creamy cherry blossom. The floral heart emerge itself after that turns it into a romantic journey by itself. The incense is always there but it's not suffocating incense neither in your face, in contrary the incense only adds a smokey mysterious allure to this fragrance.The pink pepper and the spices tickle your nose as it goes to its dry down which has a woodsy vanilla creamy texture complimented by the long lasting cherry blossom that lingers. The fragrance staying power is excellent 6 to 8 hours on my skin, sillage isn't so strong it would only project itself around half of meter radius around you and the sillage last for 2 hours then it turns to a skin scent that evolves by the time spent on your skin. My man was surprised by how romantic, sensual and feminine ( his exact words) so it's definitely a scent that would suit a romantic date, a night of passion and anytime you feel like you want to smell divine. Its suitable to all seasons, night and day. It can take you from an office setting to a romantic date. I tried it before in the summer and the only difference that the vanilla and incense were more prominent with the heat but nothing unbearable or headache inducing (for me and others). As for myself I will be wearing this while enjoying a homemade Indian curry dinner with my husband. If you love cherry blossom this is a must have. PS: Thanks hubby for finally getting this for me :)

oooh! I love this one! I will keep this around in my wardrobe for a long time. The name suits it perfectly, it is a playful happy scent. It is slightly tropical a very colorful eastern fruity gourmand fragrance. It smells like Holi. I Imagine a crowd of thousands of adults and children just throwing colorful powder on one another in such joy and carelessness, with huge smiles! Its what I imagine living in a rainbow filled world would feel like! This scent absolutely makes you feel like that...so free spirited, a happy go lucky type of personality who falls in love carelessly. A new fave! I cant believe I never tried this one before. As for the notes, they are all detectable! Frangipani with a hint of light spices nothing harsh or in your face, and the vanilla is there all the way through, the cherry blossom shines as well. Beautifully picked ingredients that really work good together to make an unforgettable scent. I have never smelled anything like it! Unique

To me, this fragrance is grace in a bottle. It's that girl who is very pretty, then you discover that she's bright, genuine and kind, too. The name? Well, I'll just take the word of other reviewers about the meaning. I have never been to India, so I really don't have a clue. As for the fragrance, I actually pick up some rose in this. It appears that other reviewers haven't noticed it on themselves, but on me it is subtle, but there. I'm mostly getting cherry blossom, creamy vanilla and rice. This is sweet without being over-the-top and it's well-blended into a lovely and very feminine fragrance. It lasts for hours, but it's not a silliage bomb on me. If you're looking for a versatile fragrance for day or evening, this is a good one.

This is such a beautiful scent. I love it. So comforting, yet fresh. I mainly get rice steam and soft florals against a cuddly vanilla backdrop. The vanilla leans powdery-clean and creamy, rather than sticky-sweet. If only it were more easily available. It's unique and sensual without being imposing, and makes for a perfect signature or day to day scent. It also lasts a good amount of time on me (7 hours) and has a moderate but gentle projection. I can wear this one all year round, but it's especially lovely in spring and fall. I don't care much for original Amour, but I love this one, and I also adore Amour le parfum, that one is better suited for cold months.

Love this - there's just something about it I can't stop sniffing. Definitely in the right category, a floral woody musk! I prefer it to the original Kenzo Amour. Reminds me a bit of Betsy Johnson, which has similar notes, but I like this one much better, it's much better balanced! The top notes listed don't pop out for me so much; I get peony, vanilla and musk the most. Sweet florals, very warm and creamy smelling, with a hint of spiciness and a bit of powder from the sandalwood. It's pretty linear, not much change on me over time. Snatch it up while you can!

It’s now been 15 years since the first time I smelled this intoxicating scent, and here I am like clockwork every few months trying to track it down... it’s that captivating. Why does this limited edition (*cries*) still have me in a chokehold? Between the warmth from the rice with the musky base notes, unique oriental florals, and just-sweet-enough dry down, this scent is one of a kind. The standard Kenzo Amour is a completely different beast to my nose, and not one suggested dupe even holds a candle to it. Until one day we hopefully meet again, Indian Holi!

Heavenly. I searched for a very long time for a perfume that would make me weak in the knees. I found exactly that and more in Indian Holi. This scent is sweet in just the right way, spicy and sensual. It has good lasting power, it isn't overly strong and the spicy oriental notes are right up my alley. I feel sexy, confident and alluring when I wear this. Indian Holi is definitely my signature fragrance. It's becoming harder to find, but trust me.. when my large bottle is gone? I will get another one.

I adore it - the incense adds just the right amount of smokiness to the sweetness of the cherry blossom. It imbues it with a slightly mystical, exotic air that is perfectly in keeping with the name. That said, it has absolutely no staying power, at least on me. I sprayed it on my wrist, and it was all but gone an hour later. Divine, but unfortunately, very short-lived. Like being taken up to heaven and then unceremoniously kicked out, all in one afternoon.

I see that ppl are writing reviews based on what they remember this svent smells like. Who in the would remembers this being a freshie? Or flowery? No no. The cherry - insece combo was warm, intimate and inviting. Sensual and inoffensive. Gave way to a nice musky powdery scent. Really a pleasure to experience. I had 3-4 bottles and was soooo bummed that they didnt produce this version any more. It was the best by far. A cozy, pleasant smelling, warm scent.

I attended a fragrance event a few years back and was introduced to the original Kenzo Amour. For me it was just "meh OK" then the rep showed me this LE gem and I went bonkers! I don't know how to describe "notes" but this is a lovely exotic fruity floral but it is more mature and sexier than a typical summer fruity scent. I absoltuely LOVE this, so much that I have bought a backup bottle since it is an LE and for now is still fairly easy to find.

My dad had bought this perfume for me when I was 13. Sadly I would abuse this scent and spray it like a body mist, I really did not have any idea what I had in my possession. This scent made me feel pretty and mysterious. I would love to own another bottle to treasure it for the memories and of course the scent. I also still have the beautiful book it came with and sometimes I feel like I can smell the fragrance as I flip through the pages.

Spices attack me !!! Lol. Yeah..fierce, strong on my skin.. the wave of incense and cherry blossom fulfill the air. Pink peppers and vanilla detected after 20 minutes, the scent is softer.,sensual, warm. Sandalwood appears after next 15 minutes. Okay..honestly I'm lookin for Kenzo Amour but can't find it in my country anymore,but this one is great second choice. Longevity and silage are good. A lovely blind buy :D

Amaaaaaaaaaazing juice!!SENSUAL..Sexy & sophisticated but in a confident way..not in a "Pleeease notice me.." ....I loove the fact that the incense note is right in the top notes unlike most frags that prefer to keep it in the basenotes for the drydown only..I think its kinda outrageous to have right to ur face in the topnotes...I HIGHLY appreciate that...I hope it's never disontinued ever..Thanx Kenzo!!!

This is first of Kenzo that I tried on my skin. It is very nice at the beginning- flowers with something less familiar. It's soft, a bit spicy after hour. I really like how frangipani with peony smells- very yummy! Then it's a little spicy, warm wood on me. Lasting power is good and I definitely want to try other Kenzo perfumes, they always associate something very oriental for me.

I have never liked the original kenzo amour because it reminded me the smell of rice, which i hate. also, i found it sweet in a bad way and almost linear. now, my sister`ve borrowed indian holi, and I`m almost in love with it. it takes the idea in kenzo amour and reinterprets it adding more spice to overlap the sweetness, which gives it a whole new sense of complexity.

I Love LOVE LOVE this scent! I is simply amazing. It is different from anything I own. And when this bottle is gone; I will purchase another. If it is discontinued - I will have heart failure. I simply can't explain it any other way than sunshine in a bottle. Just makes me wish I could spray it right in my face - j/k! But if you haven't smelled it -your missing out!

I am in love! This is sweet but not syrup-y gourmand IMO. I get spices like cinnamon and cardamom, beautiful sandalwood, a bit of incense, dry vanilla. This is slightly sweet from the vanilla but not at all syrup like; almost like chai-tea! Very pleasant! I just bought a bottle and it will be perfect for the autumn season!

I've tried it out today and it's not quite as woody as the original, but very delicious. It brings back memories of my childhood. I also like the colour of the bottle which is a bit more glowing and pink than the fuchsia one. Although I can't make out any special notes, it's very well combined - very warm and sensual.

It starts off very powdery. It almost brings me back to days in grade school. Then the sweet/floral/musky scents start dancing around and the powdery innocence starts to fade into a more sultry, sensual scent. It is not overpowering even on the first spray and yet it lasts all day. Lovely on the nose and the eyes too.

Indian Holi is a cosy, warm and soft cloud of cherry-vanille with a hint of rice-note. I like it all year round, a perfume for every occasion. Longivity and sillage are not so bad on my skin, soft but always in my nose for several hours. Frangipani offers after a while in a very nice way. Really a scarf to cuddly in!

You know when you find a fragrance that has everything you are looking for so you don't need to search any longer? That's what this perfume is for me. It's sweet, spicy, clean, fresh, sensual all in one bottle. It's a trip to heaven each time I spray it.

I initially fell in love with Kenzo Amour but after I smelled this its my definate favorite of the two. It just has that extra something special. Its warm and cozy smelling and the incense is amazing. Another beautiful fragrance from Kenzo.

This scent is so GORGEOUS!!! I fell in love with Kenzo Amour but always felt like it was missing something. Indian Holi fills in those gaps quite nicely. Can't wait for Fall again so I can wear it. It's a bit warm to wear in AZ weather.

I got a sample of this in the mail today. As I put it on my wrist and took a whiff, I immediately pictured myself walking into a candlelit bedroom that had flower petals on the bed and incense burning on the night stand. I'm in love.

Literally perfect. Soft and delicate but sweet. Definitely more fruit than the original. A little over sweet at first but it mellows and lingers with a warm scent. I wouldnt call it "spicy" but there are notes somewhere in there.

Beautiful! Sweet yet sophisticated, not a clone of all the fruity florals out there. Alas, it has basically no sillage or lasting power on me, but I still wear it - I just have to reapply often!

This is lovely, youthful incense infused scent. I absolutely love it. The cherry blossom is nicely balanced by the smokiness, and the spice is very light, just giving the sweetness an edge.

I have no idea what effect if any this scent has on other people when I wear it, but this makes me feel sensual like none other. It's georgeous!

the presence of incense in this perfume I think is what makes it totally different from Kenzo Flower. It's a soft incense fragrance.

I had a hard time warming-up with it, but thinking twice is an amazing exotic scent...of course, not suitable for daily use ;)

I really miss this fragrance. It is such a cozy, comforting scent that was really luxurious at the same time.

I never thought that I will be in love again

Simply amazing.. and lasts for ages!

Simply amazing.. and lasts for ages!

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi smells much more complex than the main accords suggest. When I first looked at the accord breakdown, I wasn't expecting this at all. For some reason, it actually reminds me a little of Baccarat Rouge 540. I initially thought it was because of saffron, but then I checked the notes... and there isn't even any saffron in here. I guess it's just the way the florals and warm notes come together. To me, this fragrance literally smells like the color red. Rich, elegant, sexy, and incredibly mature. The projection and longevity are really good too, which makes it feel even more luxurious. Personally, I see this as a fragrance for women in their 20s and beyond. It has such a confident, sophisticated aura, and I think it would make a beautiful Mother's Day gift or a perfume for someone who loves elegant scents. This is the kind of fragrance I'd wear to a wedding, an important meeting, work, or any formal event where you want to feel polished and put-together. It's classy, feminine, and has that effortless "woman" and girlboss energy.

I am fond of the original Kenzo Amour and even more so of Kenzo Amour Le Parfum. I am currently wearing Amour Indian Holi on the crook of my left arm and the original Amour on the crook of my right arm, Le Parfum only existing as a memory due to the admirable speed with which I finished my 5 ml decant months ago. The main accords listed here on Fragrantica go Vanilla-Floral-Fresh for the original and Floral-Fresh-Vanilla for Indian Holi. Seems about right to me. On my skin, the original Amour is all about the vanillic rice pudding on a backdrop of soft, vaguely floral fabric softener. It is round, enticing and slightly sweet. Indian Holi definitely tones down the rice in favor of a floral character that is sharp upon initial application and mellows with time into a fresh, pink breeze of subdued vanilla, red berries and cherry blossom, retaining the character I would still describe as fabric softener. Amour is wider, Indian Holi is straight-forward, if that makes sense. Le Parfum draws on the original more than it does Indian Holi.

I just tried Amour Indian Holi. I havent ever smelt the regular amour, but this one is quite delicious, however it doesnt last very long. The initial sent was lively but slightly mysterious. after only a few minutes my wrist had turned into a field of lush, flavorful flowers after a fresh rainfall, only, it had rained a crisp citrus that is lingering on the leaves and petals of the red and orange hued flowers. sadly this doesnt last much more than 15 minutes before the scene fades and subtle spices begin to saunter by, and as this leisurely parade strolls past, it begins to slowly pull a soapy, astringent scent with them, with hints of soft white flowers. I've only been wearing this perfume for about a half hour now, and it seems to be almost completely gone. It is an admirable piece, although it comes and goes much too quickly.

My daughter owns this and was wearing it today. I actually thought she had snuck into my stash and borrowed my Ellen Tracy Bronze perfume...the dry downs are that similar...floral, balsamic, powdery & perfect in the warm late Spring temperatures which seem to bring out its warm notes in the most perfect, balancing way. If the $100+ Kenzo price tags are a bit steep for your budget, I suggest you try ETB...it is very similar & an affordable scent which is easily accessible & found in many discount US stores (Ross, Marshall's, TJMaxx). Cheers! xo

Soapy spring florals at first spray, but they begin to warm up as the vanilla, incense and sandalwood come through. Whats left is a gorgeous creamy and powdery oriental scent. Its very pretty and comforting and for some reason reminds me of my childhood. This scent is also surprisingly strong, one spray goes a long way. Im not familiar with the smell of rice in perfume but i notice it here, it really brings together the whole perfume and gives it a special quality that makes this perfume unique. I think its perfect for this Autumn

i think this perfume is ok. i wish there was an "in between button" b/c i wouldn't say "i like this and want to buy it" but i wouldn't say i dislike it either. i like it better than regular amour. this one is lighter and i like that i smell a berry or something sweet. i don't see berries listed as an ingredient, but i smell something berry-ish and just think this one is nicer. i will have to resample to give a better opinion as i often find i need to try a perfume a few times before i decide how i like it.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I searched parfum with similar climate , soul , character as Safran Troublant and I have found Indian Holi exactly. On skin dance, blended joyfully, fresh notes cherry flower , rose, warm notes of parrying rice, sandalwood, and notes spices( pepper). Indian Holi is juicy ,spicy, but simultaneously warm and bit cream. Very appetite, very optimistic, and also magic like India, like woman and like woman subtle and sensual. Very nice, comforting, beautifull. I love it.

This is a beautiful, exotic floral scent. By far the best cherry-blossom scent I've encountered yet. The sweet cherry-blossom is the star of this perfume, along with the fresh rice steam, rose (not listed above), incense, and vanilla. It is warm and fresh at the same time. This certainly isn't loud or over-the top. It is gorgeous and soft, and would work as an everyday scent any time of the year. The bottle is stunning, and captures the fragrance inside well - colourful, beautiful and cheery!

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi is a delicious, spicy and happy scent that unfortunately gives me instant headache exactly like sister Kenzo Amour. Too bad. The two share many similarities but Indian Holi is definetely more kicking and bright. Sillage is nice and lasting power is good. I blame the synthetic vanilla for headache or maybe the rice note, who know? I know that many of the latest Kenzo give me this problem. I would have bought this straight away if not for this problem. Try first buying.

I tested it with Kenzo Amour on the other wrist. Overall it smells like Amour but a little spicier. From the scent I can't really tell which one I prefer. Both are lovely and have their own caracter. But the sillage and the longevity of Indian Holi on me are significantly less good than original Amour. With the same amount of application, after 8 hours I can still smell Amour easily but Indian Holi has almost gone since after 5 hours.

I like this fragrance a lot, but I can't figure out what's Indian about it. I get cherry blossoms pretty well, but I definitely associate cherry blossoms with Japan. I don't really detect any spices or incense, so I was a bit disappointed. Despite my disappointment with the lack of "Indian-ness," I still would consider buying this. It's probably best example of cherry blossoms in perfume that I know of.

Well, this is definitely cherry blossom and creamy vanilla, absolutely delicious scent. Very lasting and remains deliciously creamy all the way through. Every single person at work said how gorgeous this smells yet nobody can pinpoint what the scent actually is. I am surprised by how gorgeous it smells and how long it lasts. Wow

A lot alike Kenzo Amour, just a little bit softer. I like it alot. Cherry, Vanilla, Rice and Musk stands out most on my skin. Great every-day-scent. Mycket lik Kenzo Amour, bara lite mjukare i framtoningen. Jag gillar den enormt. Körsbärsblomma, Vanilj,Ris och Musk är de doftnoter jag känner bäst på huden. Härlig varje-dag-doft.

well, it is very nice lovely smell on my skin. on top i can smell the magnolia, rice.. and a lot more of frangipani.. (thats make a very unusual smell) first i wear it at morning for work, but it just 4 hours in my skin.:( and my friends tell me i should wear it at night...:) its smell good nice, its kenzo i gave it 8/10

Differences between this and the original: 1. The original tends to be sweeter than Indian Holi, but I find Holi a little bit more complex 2. The original lasts longer than Indian Holi Therefore, it's more likely I'll purchase the original (mostly because of the staying-power which I find very important).