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!

Boy oh BOOOY! When Id first recieved this NUCLEAR BOMB of a beauty, I really enjoyed is ESPECIALLY for that gorgeous, (Clean) Patchouly base. I was a bit dissapointed that I couldn't really pick up on that "Leather note" but I suppose that it must add some depth or something. It also had good performance and I wore it a couple times, but then stored it away so I could use some.of ny other fragrances. Well, maybe 2 months later I came back to it, did 4 spritzes for work and when I got there I realized that I done F-CKED UP! Now, dont get me wrong, I def got positive attention but the problem was that I believe I could've gotten attention from the next county over! Lol! Kenzo Homme edp became so strong after "Maturation" that honestly, just 2 spritzes may be too much, and man does this lasts! Even after I washed that shirt I wore to work I could STILL pick up on it slightly and that's that I'd washed with warm/hot water. Kenzo Homme edp is deceptively SMOOOTH with no sharpness at all which makes on think it isnt as nuclear as it is, but you'd be wrong! Point is, limit your sprays on this bad boy ESPECIALLY once its Maturated a bit. Kenzo Homme edp is extremely potent and easy to go nose-blind to and ya dont wanna be "That Guy" like I was on that day! Lol. This is a STELLAR, smooth, patchouli heavy, great smelling 9 outta 10 fragrance (minus one point for the undetectable leather note) within the Designer/Aquatic/Blue Genre and man, that deep yet clean Patchouly is KILLER in this thing and I LOVE that about this frag! Again, 2 sprays MAX for work etc, and maybe 3 for going out on the town!🙂 I love Kenzo Homme edp!

So, it may be because I just got my brand new bottle and it hasn't matured yet at all, but Im getting NO Leather and very little "Salty-Marine notes", what I am getting is a ton of GORGEOUS Patchuli and what smells like Inscence to my nose as well as a "drift wood" note that I'vesmelled in other designer frags (namely CH Birds of Paradise). Now, Im NOT complaining much about the lack of the Leather note because this smells freakin' AMAZING! I have quite a bit of high quality "Clone/inspired by" fragrances aswell as many high end designers. Theres a woody note in the base in Kenzo Homme edp that Ive only ever smelled in High-end designers and a few "niche" frags that's also present in Kenzo Homme edp, yet I've never picked that specific woodsy note out of any of my fantastic "Clone" frags. Point is that this fragrance smells like a "high-end" expensive designer fragrance ESPECIALLY bc of that divine potent, natural Patchouli and woody dry-down. Now I KNOW that people will think Im NUTS, Buuuut, that Patchouli in the far, far dry down reminds me a bit of the patchouli in the far dry-down in Black Orchid edp. I do hope that the Leather accord becomes a bit more prominent, honestly though, I wouldnt even mimd if this dna doesn't change much at all bc it really does smell that amazing. I cannot comment on Langevity/Performance as I havent given Kenzo Homme edp a full wearing yet, so Ill have to come back for an update. As for now?... , smells AMAZE-BALLZ!!! Thanks to whomever took the time to read my review 🫠

Kenzo Homme EDP As I harolded in the KHI Review. “Man, this line is easily one of the best in my collection. So unique. They have masterfully taken the DNA of what we know as a summer aquatic and made it versatile for every season. I for one love that this line gets slept on” KH EDP is easily the most versatile of the whole line. While I love all of them. This is one I would have to recommend if you plan on just buying one from the line. The EDP opens up pretty much like the entire flanker line with this salted calypsone melon but instead of fig you get this leather note. Which does last the life of the fragrance. In the dry down this beautiful dusty cinnamon/sandalwood comes in to play a great background Melody. This one you can pull off year-round. Dress it up or down. Price Point 10/10 Performance 10/10 Projection 10/10 (5-6hrs of solid projection on skin) Longevity 10/10 (12-14hrs on skin, 2 or 3 days on clothes) If you happen to give this one a smell you might find yourself getting a backup. Enjoy PS this one gets real hard to find at times, so if you shop at discounters you are going to want to be on the email notification list for when it comes back in stock. Id jump on it quick. As of 7.5.25 fragrancex.com has this in stock 3.7oz for $50 which is a steal. Also $20 cheaper then my back up bottle I got from FragranceNet last month. (Which is also currently out of stock) So go get it.

If you're searching for a 'run-of-the-mill' designer aquatic, keep moving. This is truly a unique fragrance, and it's probably not for everyone. I wouldn't blind buy this one. For me personally, it's one of the most captivating scents I own. The "aquatic" category has been dominated for decades by safe mega-hits like Acqua di Gio, Invictus, Versace Pour Homme, Light Blue, L'Eau d'Issey, etc. While those are all classics for a reason, they follow the same "clean blue" line. Kenzo Homme EDP does something different. It opens bright and crisp with citrus (bergamot/lemon) and fresh sea air. Not tart like a lot of citrus fragrances, but smooth and slightly sugared. Rather than follow the same old playbook of turning soapy or generic, it quickly turns into something more textured and masculine. There's a darker backbone underneath the freshness: mossy woods, earthy patchouli vibes, and a wonderful unexpected leather note that makes this feel truly unique. The mid has that aromatic green lift (sage/juniper/nutmeg) that keeps it sharp and modern, but the base is where it wins: cedar, vetiver, labdanum, musk, and oakmoss-style richness that makes the scent feel like salty skin, driftwood, and clean earth - not shower gel. It's bright, clean, slightly sweet, and still somehow rugged. If you're tired of aquatics that all smell interchangeable, this is one to try.

Well, mine arrived yesterday, and, only because I've seen the power of maturation, letting a fragrance sit & meditate awhile, do I hold out hope that this can turn into an appealing fragrance to me. Fortunately, there are quite a few others who said that their first impressions weren't great, but, then they began to gain more appreciation for the scent. I did my usual 8-10 spritzes, prior to sitting it back for maturation, and, while it didn't immediately smell of it, it wasn't long before I began detecting the unmistakable smell of pickles. Pickles are ok, but, for the most part, I'm not so much of a pickle-guy, and, that picklish, briny smell, once I detected it, became all that I could smell. Again, like I said, I've seen the magic that maturation can produce, so, I'm not ready to write this one off. Initially, I truly hated Encre Noire A L'Extreme, couldn't imagine myself EVER wearing it. Then, don't know if my nose matured or what, suddenly,...I got it! And, now, I actually very much enjoy that fragrance. So, if it happened once, I'm certainly not going to condemn Kenzo Homme EDP, until I've given it every opportunity to fail. Here I've been holding my breath, in search of that oud note, in a fragrance, that would really hit me wrong, but, thus far, I've avoided that encounter. But, damn...never expected PICKLES.

I blind bought this after going down a rabbit hole of online reviews and creators talking about how unique of a blue fragrance it is, and I must say it certainly is and in a really really good way, I can only think of one other time that I smelled something like this and I cant even remember what it is but this juice is amazing. This is the most "dark blue" fragrance I've ever owned. Its so hard to describe, firstly it is very marine/aquatic smelling with a little bit of that watery saltiness, and there's this earthy sweetness in there too which is a big part and its like 40% fresh and 60% dark, I heard someone describe this as the type of aquatic you picture being in the dead of night in the middle of the sea with waves crashing around you and I feel like that is the perfect visualization for how this smells. And you can trust and believe the claims on longevity and projection, this is an absolute beast I was choking with my typical neck sprays on my first test wear lmao, gotta go 3 sprays tops one each shoulder and one to the back of the neck and you're good. But overall thoughts, this is a very unique DARK blue fragrance and I love it, do be careful blind buying though It went good for me but its definitely not the safest. But its also very inexpensive so if you're thinking of it, I'd say send it 8.6/10

For the newer generation of fragheads that are intimidated, perplexed or fear the fougeres, aromatics & orientals from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & early 2000’s, this here brings a light but recognizable tinge of what that era was about but, done for today’s modern appetite that enjoys a sweeter (not too sweet) aquatic, leather & patchouli combination that exhibits class &masculinity with confidence and swag. There is a light saltiness that just caresses the skin that blends in masterfully with the notes listed that melds beautifully with my skin & chemistry make up. It’s a perfect wear that is signature scent worthy for any man from 20 to 60 and beyond. Listen, there is no green, herbal or soapyness in this creation from the time periods that I mentioned previously that turn off many of the newer fragrance chasers of today. There’s enough of that earthy & leathery goodness to remind those of us of those great classics while still being able to smell modern yet with class & sophistication. One can wear this to anything without skipping a beat. It has polish with the slight attitude to fit in any situation presented. For men today that haven’t been neutered by the current state of societal cluelessness, this is a banger. Simply excellent work by Quentin Bisch and the house of Kenzo.

first day wearing this and i'm already leaving a review, haha this smells like a calm ocean at night. there's a really nice sweetness to it – nothing overly sweet or loud, just pleasant and surprisingly well-balanced. it's a pretty linear scent from start to finish, but somehow it's not boring at all. it's actually a bit addictive, i've already reapplied it a couple of times today just to get another hit of it (makes me sound like a junkie but wcyd). also, this fragrance just smells confident – i love that. many people here have mentioned the leather being highly prominent – i didn't get the leather that much, to be honest. to me, this is a sweet, clean, slightly salty aquatic fragrance, not much leather the bottle looks great, really evokes that picture of a dark ocean in your mind. as for the overall performance, i honestly didn't get the beastly projection i've seen so many people hype up, but it's still alright and lasts moderately well on my skin. loving it so far. highly recommend if you want a clean, dark aquatic.

I do not even know where to start. This is my favorite fragrance in recent years so I will keep it as straight forward as I can. It is: long lasting, unique like any other, price is amazing for what you get, bottle is beautiful, sprays as much as it needs to, strong, projects amazing, and its all season. This fragrance reminds me of a deep mysterious ocean, but at the same time it has a nostalgic feeling for me. Its really marine and leathery. My leather jacket still smells like it. I wear it all year around whenever I feel like it and it never fails to amaze me. I've gotten compliments from a variety of ppl. It's still weird to me how well known kenzo is and still no one recognizes this scent. One last thing tho. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. I know this sounds obvious but this is really not for everyone. Even tho ppl like it, I do not think they would buy it that easily. But for me it's one of the best scents ever made.

Finally got my first Kenzo, having read so many polarising views on this. To each their own and long may that be the case. In my case, I love this! Gave it a test run yesterday in 3 degree winter weather and it stood up like a boss lasting a 11 hours on skin(4 sprays). Is it an Aquatic? Not in the stereotypical sense but for me at least it retains around 50% of an aquatic vibe that has been infused with leather and fruit, which also don't feature prominently. The result is sooooo unique! But more so, I think I could rock this pretty much anywhere such is the versatility. This just ticks so many boxes in terms of longevity, scent, price and uniqueness. There's really not many colognes that can do that and garner compliments the way this does. That wont be the case for everyone, so get a sample and try it out. Thank you Monsieur Bisch! 9/10

My bottle just came, also received 10ml of the EdP Intense and... the Intense reactions around me: pickled jar with dill ... mine were "wow this is really Intense"... Now back to the EdP by Quentin Bisch, it is great! Original composition, very... niche alike. Meaning it will be polarizing to certain groups. Yes, it is well done, sweet but not candy like sweet JPG Scandal for example... more into a manly sweet alike. Dark yes, but what I find interesting... all the reviews stating 12hrs and "beast mode" don't apply to my bottle.. I get around 12 hrs yes but as a skin scent and lasts on clothes 24hrs again with no projection... It is nice e but I wouldn't recommend to trust the "beast" reviews as it does last and project less than you would believe. Best way is to... try it. I like it, it's mainly and different in best ways. 8/10

For a marine note lover it is incredibly good. I agree with people who say that it smells like a cold ocean at night, it really does smell like that to me. It is different from the usual fresh watery scents, more dark and mature I'd say, that leather note kinda scared me since I'm not a fan of it in fragrances, but it was not what I expected, very light and smooth leather that is accompanied with patchouli, just gives that manly cosiness to that cold and unexpected ocean. Be careful with sprays since it is powerful and lasts for eternity on my skin, I once put it on my hand mid day, showered, went to sleep, woke up next morning and it was still there, very light scent but still there! Not a safe blind buy by any means, I blind bought it and had to think about for a whole day before I started REALLY liking it hahaha

There is a reason why curlyscents calls this her favorite/sexiest fragrance on men. True masterpiece in the midst of designer stuff. Darker fresh masculine fragrance. You could wear this any time of the year, its that strong aswell. More of an evening out fragrance. You can wear this with anything, suit and tie or just white t-shirt + jeans. It is def made for bit older audience, but would say you can buy this in your 20s. I personally used this when going out with people to dinner. Do not spray too much, 2 is already more than enough. also DO NOT blind buy XD, but you will find this in most department stores for testing. Try it on your skin, not the tester strips, IT MATTERS. The other kenzo homme frags are also very good, well done kenzo!

This perfume is a hidden gem. I've never smelled it on anyone. Only one of my friends has heard the name "Kenzo". Absolutely unique perfume, which I really love. Perfect for summer, but I wore it in winter too. Best value ever. Long lasting, projects very well, almost till the end... As time goes by the scent gets better and better until it fades, which takes 9-11 hours on skin. It's crazy. It's more, around 12-14 hours on clothes. What I feel: Patchouli, akigalawood, a very little fig or watermelon, and light leather, which gets highlighted during the dry-down. What I really feel: The cold ocean on a cool summer evening. I almost can hear the murmur of the waves. Great, some sand got into my shoe.

Outside of other Bisch creations there are not many alike smells. Salt, suede, sandalwood, iris?, dark berries, calone, fig, coconut, “patchouli” (akigalawood), slightly incense-y amber, and a hint of seaweed. There is a subtle sweetness to it but it’s by no means a “sweet” scent, the fruity aspect is very toned down compared to the salty, leathery core, in fact, sometimes it can be almost briney. Think of it as the Santal 33 of marine scents. Projection and longevity are solid—I catch whiffs of it throughout the day. It seems more responsive to movement than body heat, and it wears in a relatively linear way, which I don’t mind. I’m very drawn to it, though I can imagine it won’t be for everyone.