Kenzo Homme Eau de Parfum

Staying on the aquatic and marine theme, I have a special one today. Kenzo Homme EDP, perfumed by none other than Quentin Bisch. It's described as a sensual interpretation of leather warmed by sunlight and brightened by spicy facets, so let's see what it's all about. (Quick side note: There is a lot I to be said about the pre-2022 version, how this compares to the original EDT, and batch performance discussions. For this review though, I'm going to judge it as its own fragrance as much as possible.) The opening of Kenzo Homme EDP is made up of sea notes mixed with what I can only describe as an allspice accord. It reminds me of a blend of clove and cinnamon, but with a salty twist that may be coming from the leather. It's very unique and there is also a faint sweetness in the background that I suspect comes from fig. The opening has just enough funk from the marine notes to keep you coming back for another smell. After about 30 to 45 minutes, the spice begins to soften and more of the leather starts to come through. The fragrance becomes a little darker and smoother while also revealing something that feels very Quentin Bisch. I get a Bois Imperial adjacent Akigalawood character, but here it is wrapped in that salty marine accord from the opening. Around the hour and a half to two hour mark, the fragrance settles into an earthy mix of patchouli and leather with a subtle salty sweetness. If you're familiar with Kenzo fragrances or other work from Bisch, you'll probably have a good idea of the territory this occupies. One thing I really appreciate is the simplicity of the official note pyramid. Not because it is accurate, because I don't think it is, but because it encourages you to explore the fragrance for yourself. Instead of following a detailed list of notes and waiting for them to appear, you end up forming your own interpretation of what you're smelling. I find that refreshing. It's also been nice to see how positive the reception for this particular fragrance has been. Review after review seems to praise this fragrance. That's somewhat surprising because a composition centered around sea notes, leather, and patchouli could have easily been divisive. Whatever is happening with the blend, combined with that addictive Akigalawood style DNA, is clearly working for a lot of people. Performance on my bottle has been excellent. It lasts all day on my skin with no issues. At first I thought the performance was poor, but it turns out I was simply going nose blind to it while other people could still detect it quite strongly. I don't think this review fully does the fragrance justice. If you're unfamiliar with this style of scent, you'll probably need to experience it for yourself. Recently, I've been on a bit of a cold streak with Quentin Bisch fragrances. We haven't exactly been seeing eye to eye, or nose to nose, but this one stopped that streak in it's tracks Another glowing review for this beautiful fragrance. This one earns it.

I’m someone who cannot stand summer fragrances or anything “blue” I don’t know what it is about them but no blue fragrance has ever caught my attention, that is until I found this, the fact that my collection had no fragrances in it that were particularly good for summer was becoming a problem to me so I went on the search to find one that I really click with, I was kind of giving up until i who was going through the airport and stopped by duty-free To smells and fragrances to kill time, since I was still on the hunt for a summer fragrance, I picked up the sample bottle for this one since I had heard good things, after the very first sniff I was absolutely in love! I immediately bought it regardless of the ridiculous airport price because I knew I needed this in my collection, it’s definitely unique and that’s the best part about it it somehow manages to be really refreshing and mysteriously dark at the same time, like if Batman had a secret vacation home in Tahiti, when i smell it I think of two things, both a peaceful hut in the middle of a Japanese bamboo forest next to a small creek with a teapot boiling, and a mass massive storm at sea in the middle of the night, maybe with a lighthouse and huge waves crashing up against the rocks, somehow I get both of those things from this and I absolutely love it There’s definitely way more notes than it shows listed but the ones listed are there, on my skin the patchouli is slightly more prominent than on a sample paper but other than that it stays pretty much the same as it smells on the inside of the bottle cap, this is definitely going to be my go to summer fragrance and I plan on getting another bottle the minute this one runs out, also on a side note it is absolutely nuclear, total powerhouse, it lasts for hours and hours I’ve had it on my wrist for about nine hours now and I can still smell it somewhat strong and that’s after washing my hands multiple times throughout the day, and the projection is extremely good especially in the first four hours or so, I definitely recommend going a little lighter on the sprays than you normally would, I’m definitely giving this a 10/10 its just magical!

Review for Kenzo Homme EDP 2022. Kenzo Homme Eau de Parfum is the biggest surprise of 2022 by Quentin Bisch! This 2022 EDP version smells phenomenal. It feels like Quentin Bisch made a mini greatest hit of his two most talked about fragrances Bois Imperial and Ganymede rolled into a newer Kenzo Homme remake for 2022! If the intense version also by Quentin Bisch felt a bit off putting with it’s strong dominant fig note, this version omits that, and the fig note is only present after an hour and is less intruding. Kenzo Homme 2022 adds a beautiful leather and patchouli note whilst still giving a slightly aquatic and fresh vibe. The fragrance is wearable in high heat, yet it is completely ready to wear in Winter. This 2022 version feels so much more mature, smoother and more refined than the intense version, it almost feels like Quentin Bisch created the ‘perfect version’ of Ganymede and Bois Imperial for his loyal fans. The longevity and sillage are mind blowing in this fragrance. More than two sprays of Kenzo Homme will be overkill in the Summer, with just maybe three in the very cold winter. The fragrance lasts a whopping 12 hours plus on skin and days on clothes. As it settles on your skin you will notice the changes by the hour showcasing how amazingly talented Quentin Bisch. I only mentioned Ganymede and Bois Imperial as I am very familiar with them, I think upon further inspection one might find much more hidden gems in it. Do you like compliments? Kenzo Homme is huge compliment magnet so be prepared to be asked what you are wearing as it’s a huge crowd pleaser. Just don’t overspray. This is without a doubt the biggest designer release of 2022 that few have yet discovered. I cannot emphasize enough how outstanding this fragrance is. In my opinion this is not another Kenzo flanker but a ‘hidden niche’ fragrance in the designer section created by one of the best perfumers called Quentin Bisch!

Interesting fragrance. I was expecting a more straightforward marine scent, but there's much more going on in the composition than the three listed notes would suggest. Unfortunately, Quinten Bisch's signature use of strong aroma chemicals, is done here as well and makes me go anosmic quickly, something I also experienced with Bois Imperial. Because of that, I had to spray it on a tester strip and test it over time. It opens with a strong seaweed like accord. It's dark, inky and slightly fishy, but not salty or airy in the way calone or typical ozonic notes are. Over time, that accord fades as an edible patchouli note and warm spices become more prominent. Akigalawood is also very noticeable here, and the drydown strongly reminds me of Bois Imperial. One thing I really liked was the presentation. The packaging and bottle are minimal yet beautiful. Despite what I thought from the pictures, it feels more premium than a toy like bottle, and the cap grips tightly as well. I saw many reviews mentioning that the caps in this line are very loose, but mine actually clicks in firmly and can even hold the weight of the bottle when picked up by the cap. Overall, I'm not saying I'm blown away, but it's a cool concept and a very reliable daily wear for men. Definitely not your typical designer marine scent. I'm going to spend more time with it and see what else I can discover about the scent. Update: compliment magnet. especially from the ladies. lasts well above 8 hours on my skin and even days on clothes. Was telling myself this will not work out in heat until i wore it in 35 degrees and was not disappointed at all. such a gorgeous masterpiece. 10/10

I’m changing gears completely today. It’s wet and cold (for our semi-tropical standards) and I want to slap on some synthetic, marine leather. I tend to go for natural-leaning classics... but every once in a while I get the urge for a big, bold, modern synth. And no one delivers this jam better than Quentin Bisch. (I own this and Hermann by ELdO, and my lady owns Ganymede.) This is presented as a pared down, abstract structure consisting of three main, contrasting accords: marine notes, leather, and patchouli. Of course, there’s more going on here: I can detect a slightly terpenic pine as well as a nice dose of nutmeg that provides spicy warmth (love me a good nutmeg note, Quorum Silver’s being another favorite). The “patchouli” note is in fact achieved through Bisch’s signature use of AkigalawoodTM, the Givaudan captive material that he’s personally become known for and which he uses to great effect here: slightly peppery and distantly evocative of woody-nutty oud. The juice is a darkly cooling, semisweet, salty-leathery brew that evokes an image of sun-dried, age-worn, organic materials out at sea: leather boots and mitts, old wooden chests filled to the brim with patchouli, an ambergris-smeared deck. I’d forgotten how good this was. A final word on performance: as with other Bisch creations, this one will leave a nice trail behind you that won’t choke anyone out if you don’t overspray. As someone who prefers his fragrances to stay closer to the skin, this one hovers right at the limit (it’s strong). And it will last you ALL. DAY. LONG. Which is nice, given the deliciously salty leathery drydown. Definitely hitting the spot today!