Kenzo Amour Le Parfum

First - I've been using other oriental scents for the past decades, mostly by Chopard: Casmir during winter, Mira-Bai during summer, and similar scents. Now that Mira-Bai isn't with us any longer (and what a sad good-bye it was), I searched for a new and striking fragrance. I found it in Kenzoamour, and fortunately I got the new parfum right away. The saleswoman told me that it's much too rich for her, and that one dash is enough for a long day. Now, I know that a perfume smells different on different skins, but the difference here was striking. Where it might be too sweet for some, the rich, colourful bright oriental sweetness will be perfect for others - like me! It stays with me all day long, true, but never overwhelmingly, so that I can even dare a dash more, or a renewal 'for an evening.' It's love. I must admit that I can hardly go out without it. Like a loving cocoon...

Not expected this at all! I was going to travel by airplane, and went into a shop to let myself smell like the nice creamy kenzo amour which would also not annoy others around me. I saw this edition, and though it would have better staying power or so, and I spritzed it.. one two three.. four times (maybe five). Ojojoj. I went out as a cream and spice BOMB. I almost choked myself, and I suppose I did a few others too. Happily my flight was delayed so the perfume had the time to fade away a little before gassing the whole airplane. Don't get me wrong, the perfume is delicious actually. It is kenzo amour with 'óumph'. An evening-dining-fancy-party-dark kenzo. With a big touch of oriental-spice-bazar added. Maybe how I supposed indian holi would be. Very nice, but please, learn from me and be careful. A little bit is enough of this peace of gold.

I only got a tiny sample bottle of this but holy MOLY I'm going to have to save up to invest in a bigger bottle because this stuff is MAGIC!! I first tried Kenzo Flower and bleh. After that I tried Kenzo Amour but was still less than impressed. Then I tried Kenzo Elephant and WOW! After I fell in love with that I thought I'd give this Le Parfum a chance. Man am I ever glad I did! The incense and vanilla are *perfectly* balanced so that one never outweighs the other. They're rich and thick and delicious! The amber and frangipani on the drydown are gorgeous and compliment the vanilla wonderfully. This lovely concoction is perfect for cold weather and I'd say ideal for autumn but don't discount it for winter either. Lasting power is wonderful as well. It's a little on the pricey side these days if you're on a budget but WELL worth saving up for.

I found the original Amor nice but too bland, this one is similar but so much more interesting and richer with its exotic twist. I really like it. Still predominantly sweet, cozy, dense vanilla, but with the sensuous depth of spice, smoke and resin. Imagine a cold desert night...you are safe and warm, in a cozy, luxurious Arabian tent, illuminated by the soft golden glow of lanterns, fragrant resins and incense burning in the corner, and you are being served a rich, creamy yummy dessert (vanilla rice pudding to be specific...topped with a few pinches of slivered almonds...my favorite Arabic dessert) by amber scented dark-eyed ladies. I love that it evokes the near east without a trace of oud to be found, I would consider this scent to be an oriental-gourmand. Perfect for fall and winter. Longevity is excellent and leaves a beautiful trail.

I purchased this unsniffed because I'm loving the LE flankers for the more popular original launches of K-Flower and K-Amour. Neither of which impressed me. If the original Amour was just "meh ok" for you or you're looking for its seductress alter ego, give this a try. This is definately a richer, warmer version of the original Amour. To my nose this closely resembles Kenzo Flower Oriental; both are warm, balmy, sensuous and intimate fragrances. BUT for me, there is "something" that keeps this from being in the "OOO I LUV" category alongside Oriental. Maybe because LeParfum is a bit spicier??? Or maybe it's just the the "k-Flower DNA" in Oriental that makes the difference for me. I'm not sure. But I do like it though very much. If you like Kenzo Oriental (which is now hard2find) I highly recommend this little golden jewel.

It's my first day wearing this scent and within the first 15 minutes of being out I've already received a compliment ♡ This fragrance embodies classic elegance, but has the playful and unique elements from the original Amour. I have never been a huge amber/benzoin fan, as upon initial sprays these notes typically dominate. But after spraying Le Parfum on, these notes subside quickly and allow for the vanilla and incense to shine through. After about 30 minutes you will smell the warm rice note and it transforms into something amazing. As a huge fan of Kenzo Amour, I had to try this version and I was not disappointed. It is definitely very different from the original in a more mature sense but that's why I love it.

If I love Kenzo Amour, my relation to Kenzo Amour Le Parfum is more like passionate. I ́ve got it in a swap recently and oooooooh my god how marvellous it is! This is Kenzo Amour stepping up to new heights, getting som edge even... If Kenzo Amour is like the ultimate comfort Kenzo Amour Le parfum is the ultimate sensual, sexy comfort... you know the feeling after... Well, no more said about that maybe. Clean smokiness, resins, soft cherry notes, lingering whispers of vanilla, some caramellised topping on a delicious rice pudding and beautiful oriental flowers blossoming all the way to the end. Longlasting, soft yet strong, gorgeus bottle, a true work of art. A must, must, must try!

Very nice fragrance. So exotic and mysterious. It's susubtle, though. It wafts past you, giving you the side-eye saying "yep, I'm here, I'm beautiful enough not to shout for your attention!" Very balsamic and comforting. It makes me think of the beautiful Arabian women in Dubai or Abu Dhabi with their designer handbags and expertly applied make-up. It's really quite wearable for something that at first sniff seems very heavy. The creaminess of the frangipani perfectly balances the rather generous dose of benzoin and gives a lovely "flower in the desert" feel. I wish it were more easily available. If soft orientals are your thing and you find it, give it a spritz!

This is amongst the most beautiful, intoxicating perfumes ever created in the history of perfumery. I am a big Amour fan, but this! This is a masterpiece! It's an amber benzoin concoction, combined with the usual airy rice note and an incense twist: still very Japanese, very elegant, not loud. I wish this wasn't discontinued: I tried Dirty Rice by BTSO and it's literally a bad copy of this scent, for 4 times the price. My only consolation is that I found a close enough dupe for it, and I will stock up bottles: this scent is on a weekly rotation, I cannot imagine a life without it!

If you subscribe to the belief that your body is a temple, put this on: you will quite literally smell like one. Incense, vanilla, tea, patchouli, and flowers... This is LOVE. EDIT: I've worn Kenzo Amour Le Parfum a few times now, and every time I am amazed at its longevity. The juice is 8 years old and yet it projects for a full 20 hours with a single spray to the back of the neck. I put it on yesterday and am still getting whiffs of it today at 3 in the afternoon. Not only does this smell divine, it is practically a barnacle in terms of tenacity! I adore it.

Absolutely adorable!! I also have the original version + indian holi, but this one is simply the best (even it has nothing in common with the other 2 versions, i think). I tried it in a local mall in winter - then i went home. On my way home (just 5 minutes!) 2 women were asking me which scent i wear. And at home, my mother also told me that i smell sooo good! The scent is expensive but - spraying once is absolutely enough. Once i sprayed 2 times - gave me a headache, that is just too much. I love it! Unfortunately, my boyfriend hates it.

Wow! What a delicious vanilla /frangipani gourmand. Lets be honest and admit that there are quite a few similar fragrances with these notes. Its the rice that takes this into another delicious sophisticated place. We all know that sweet vanilla, benzoin, frangipani and amber will very likely smell delightful but it could all too easily smell sickly sweet and cloying. Im perplexed about the incense which seems to have illuded me. This stuff is addictive. Its popular with the fellas to. lol Great longevity and moderate sillage.

I got this as an extra from the super-generous 40plus&fab, thank you again!! Just as I feared, I absolutely LOVE this discontinued and hard to find fragrance. It's very reminiscent of the original Amour but darker with a lovely incense accord that makes this scent much deeper. It opens with incense and resins, unlike it's lighter cousin. Yet, it still has the powdery rice vanilla pudding magic of the original, it's just lovely. If anyone has a bottle they'd like to swap or sell, pls for the love of God let me know.

I think it is a real oriental. I cannot pull it off since it has very very strong incense notes, but overall I appreciate its quality. Incense is the most dominant note in this perfume, blended with vanilla, amber and patchouli. Very strong, stays on skin very long time. EDIT: This scent is becoming a masterpiece in cooler weather, noticed that incense notes do not disturb me that much, as it quickly dries down to a wonderful ambery/vanillic base, a great great oriental...

Va-Va-Voom!!! Wow. This is amazing. It's like Amour on steroids. This is a vanilla, benzoin, balsamic beauty. I love that the rice pudding note is still there and even intensified. I adore this perfume! I'm going to buy a couple of back up bottles post haste before this gorgeous perfume vanishes. I recommend you do the same :) This is absolutely enchanting.

Une chambre, Un voil qui entour, Un peu d'incense misterieux, Un peu d'intrique, Pui ... un silance douce, chaud et tres feminine. J'ai reconue - j'ai essaye Amour Le Parfum par hazard et un peu du curiosite. Et je suis recompense par une experience inoubliable - feminite par Kenzo, souligne des essence de bois d'Asie. Note 8/10

Im totally agree with BlackAmberMoon. Also with my skin its a beautiful match :) and very long lasting ¡¡¡ Very captivating ... one of my next adds for sure. For me, its a delicate and sensual combination of incense and frangipani, with a delicate touch of benzoin -not overpowering- Make me fell into romantic and positive charm

when I first smelled it I knew that I wanted it. I ́ve been craving for it since it was launched and I finally bought it some time ago as a birthday present for myself. It ́s very spicy and warm and I can actually smell the rice:)It ́s sooo delicious and I love the incense in it!For me, this is the perfect scent for autumn!

This. This was the wonder of my life. I literally cried when I found out it is discontinued. The best of the best. My signature perfume from the moment it came out until its end. I am still wondering why the f Kenzo stopped this. It was really a miracle, a dream come true. 12/10

Certainly both creamier and smokier than the original, which seems rather sheer in comparison. The frangipani and patchouli add a bit of sour-floral-greenness to prevent the composition from going full gourmand, while the incense keeps it oriental. Lovely.

This is one of the scents that I crave the most. It is sweet and comforting at the same time that it is exotic and mysterious. I am laughing because I think I just bought your bottle for sale (I must have a back up) on Ebay Craftymaya!:)

Stunning incense and warm sweet vanilla. Has the rice vibe of the original. Benzoin adds a richness but it’s not hugely medicinal, just creates depth to the dry down. And it lasts all day. Sadly long gone. Grab one if you see one!

This one is much more intense than the original Amour. While the original is sweeter, this one is more incensed. As said on the description, it still have the Amour smell, but better improved. I love it.

Kenzo Amour Le Parfum is a perfect oriental, it feels like classic Dior Addict with lots of incence and benzoin added. Kenzo Flower Le Parfum is back on shelves, I hope Amour Le Parfum comes back too...

A simple yet beautifully smoky vanilla. Benzoin adds a rich depth that keeps it warm and engaging for its life. Lasts around 8 hrs on my skin, lingers for days on clothes. Best in the cold weather.

I get tons of heliotrope from this. With the incense twist it has a richer feel than the original amour. Beautiful scent and I like it both in the summer and in the winter!

I got the perfect dupe online from Shobi Perfumery (and also bought Flower l'Elixir, L de Lolita and other discontinued gems): sharing is caring, so there you go 🥰

Omg i bought kenzo amour the red bottle and I didn’t like it and wondered why I loved the vial last time only to realise it was the le parfum version!!!

This perfume is truly unique and rich, if you want something sweet with lots of incense that will make you stand out, thats the right perfume!

For me, the initial notes of Le Parfum smells like drydown of Lolita Lempicka's "L": incense + vanilla. It's hot. Burns the soul.

Imagine you put cherries and incense in your rice pudding, a delicious decadent strange delight that is also meditative.

I have to say it again, this is probably the best scent ever invented. My favourite fragrance for fall and winter.

Beautiful amber, incense, and spices. One of the best fragrances I've ever owned.

Where can I buy this perfume in the UK? Tried most retailers.

very warm, i love it. smells liek spices, carameland vanilla

Is it true, that this gem is discontinued? :(

If only I could have sex with a scent.

Kenzo Amour Le Parfum opens quite forcefully with resins and incense in the leading role. After a while I get the similarity with the original Kenzo Amour because of the rice creaminess which is evident here too but it's less sweet overall. So far so good, I enjoy it very much. The real surprise was the drydown, I couldn't shake the thought that I was familiar with the scent. It was less smoky by the time, had evolved to a soft sweet resinous amber... And then it hit me. Could it be, Ambre Sultan of all things..? The comparison of the pyramids makes sense, they have benzoin, vanilla, amber, a touch of patchouli in common and here there is incense instead of myrrh. They are different scents, granted, with very little in common until a certain point. Amour is less complex, more subdued and not as masterfully crafted but its drydown reminds me very much of the one of the Lutens and I like it a lot!

The original Amour was just a bit too milky for my liking, I'm not sure what it was, I loved it when I sprayed in the store, but now its just a bit..so-so on me. I really like this version of Amour, I just have the 30ml size, not obsessed with the bottle, but its attractive in an unusual way. This is very spicy and a bit incense-y, but after a while it dries down to original Amour (milky rice pudding, musk, vanilla) but with a bit of a 'kick' to it, which I prefer. Do recommend it, but not as a must-have - in my opinion. Sillage - definitely not that good for me anyway, longevity - 4 hours approx on my 'perfume eating' skin.

I love kenzo Amour for its softness and discrete sweetness , so of course i had to try Amour le parfum too! yes its the same notes,you recognize the Amour ,but.. at first i thought Horray -amour upgraded all inclusive ,more of everything! More intense of the ingredients,more of sweetness,very very much more staying power - top grade! But then i started feeling a bit put off by it,in a way that amour never made me feel , it just got too much ,too intense. Yes i like it,but the Amour i love !

This is one of the best orientals i have smelled.Its sweet and spicy,makes you think about places like India or Egypt.Of all the amour frags this is the most special one,the other ones are just sweet nothing special.But this one gives more that special feeling and i love the bottle too.

This perfume is easy to wear, since it's not overpowering. I like it, but I think it would smell better if the incense was less prominent. I like incense, but I would like to smell the other notes more. I prefer Kenzo Amour Indian Holi.

Beautiful, unique scent. It is intense but not headache inducing or anything like that. Just a full, rich fragrance. I bought a back up bottle when I saw it was discontinued. The bottle is just gorgeous.

Oh! My sweet, woody, gorgeous baby!! Where have you been all my life! You last and last and I can smell you all day (without sniffing my wrist)! panterachik, thank you for the sample!

I must stress that if you're interested in this as a more inense version of Amour, be advised that this is very different from the original. You need to try this one out before you buy because it is dominated by benzoin, which amps up the wood and resin spice here and turns it into something different from the vanilla rice pudding smell of the original. There's still that lovely sweetness from the rice and vanilla, but it is very much in the background only. The incense here is wonderfuly done but I just find that the benzoin ruins it all for me. It drowns out most of the rice pudding goodness that I was hoping would be the dominating force. I blind bought this after trying out Amour Indian Holi, and though the two are nothing alike, even if I have my issues with this one I do have to say that this was an interesting one to smell. I do agree with others who say that this is what I expected (based off of the name not the notes) Amour Indian Holi to smell like. For those wondering at the difference between the two, Amour Indian Holi is more of a fruity rice pudding scent, with something feminine and clean to it. Amour Le Parfum on the other hand has no fruit at all and is more of a woody rice pudding scent.

I tried it once and, as much as I love Le Tigre, Elephant, Madagascar, Ca Sent Beau, Le Monde Est Beau, I couldn't truly like Amour Le Parfum. There was too much incense and rice on me and the scent was tiring. But Amour Le Parfum did conjure a picture in my mind. I saw tops of oriental churches in my mind, painted in white and white oriental houses. It was an interesting trip :) I think the fragrance has something in common with Flower by Kenzo le Parfum: the milky feeling. Bottle is pretty and I remember lasting power was very good.

Tried it because i was hoping for a stronger version of the original amour. This is much more a evening fragrance. Less flowers and vanilla, more incence amber and pachouli. As i have mentiond in my review for the original amour: The base notes make me think of sweat. (koumin..) In the le parfum version even more so. Its probably just my disfunctional nose but there you have it.

Again, blind buy.. I have to stop doing this.. It is a beautiful perfume, but it's just way too strong for me Lasts long. I would like to do a swap. If interested, DM me please and check on my want list. CONUS

I didn't like it much. Also I thought that the Amour variations smell very much a like, just with tiny bits added. In the end it all came down to Amour again and the added notes faded.

It gave me the worst headache of my life, I even got nauseous... not for me at all. Hate it.