Kenzo World Intense

Underrated gem. I quite like this one. I never hear or see anyone talking about this fragrance on social media. Kenzo World Intense is my favourite from their line second to Flower. I don't own or care for their other fragrances. I'm sure they're lovely on others but these two are my faves. Another underdog perfume this one reminds me of is Burberry Black (Francis Kurkdjian creator of infamous Bacarat Rouge) Luckily found it on sale for $59 AUD. It kind of smells like the Lush store when you walk past. In a high end kind of way. It's musky & fruity. It's extremely strong upon first spray which is why I'd assume people don't like it at first. It's unique. feminine. Original. Smells expensive & honestly if it was sold by a "fancier" brand like YSL or Chanel it would be more popular. So this one is great if you aren't a label snob & want something that is good value, sweet & want to stand out. I have so many expensive fragrances and affordable ones in my collection and I try not to be biased and follow the crowd. It's definitely not for everyone. I think you should give this a try but definitely not a blind buy kind of fragrance.

I am a perfume collector that somehow doesn't have anything from Kenzo in my collection. I first ordered the EDT of Kenzo world because of the horrible reviews on this site for this fragrance and the Kenzo World EDP. The EDT was lovely so I progressed to this one. The plum is to DIE for. this smells very strong to me which is what I wanted and honestly I smell Plum and peony on my skin. those are actually both of my two favorite notes. I'm in love with this fragrance. It'll never become my signature and take the place of Chloe EDP but this is certainly something that I gravitate towards at least once a week. There are so many horrible perfumes available to us that are truly awful and somehow have higher reviews than this one. This is modern fresh fruity and slightly Floral. To me it's a very energizing fragrance. It deserves a 5-star review. now that I have the other two I'm going for the original Kenzo EDP. I thought I would never buy that because the ratings were truly awful but then again so are the ratings for this. I just didn't know that my taste was so far off from everyone else but it is definitely worth the splurge

~Peach nectar, a heart of plum and a warm vanilla base~ I never have much luck with making Fragrantica's smell-a-likes function work, which is a shame because I value comparisons. Having owned both perfumes I can tell you this smells a lot like the much more niche and highly revered (especially in the mid-noughties on MakeUpAlley) Frapin 1270. It's the plum - it's almost identical, and the main feature of both fragrances. I think Kenzo World Intense can somehow work as a beachy fragrance as well as a winter warmer. Very versatile. A bit of a sneeze inducer at first spray, but very enjoyable, attractive and plummy. The vanilla is warm, there's a sexy, musky sweetness, and enough of a pop of vinyl for it to feel modern. I also happen to love the bottle. It feels great in the hand and when the eye bounces against the glass of the bottle it tinkles.

Kenzo World Intense is genuinely wonderful. It has a beautiful, almost nostalgic scent that reminds me of umeshu. I can't get enough of the rich plum note. There is a subtle sweetness that feels both elegant and comforting. The vanilla and peony base never becomes cloying. Instead, it stays soft and supportive, letting the plum take center stage. One draw-back is it can start smelling like a fruity shampoo or a makeup bag, which may not be appealing to some people. I personally don't mind. The bottle is just as striking as the fragrance itself. I love the eye-evil concept surrounding this fragrance. I feel invincible wearing this perfume. It’s honestly a shame this has been discontinued, especially since I only recently discovered it...

Oh, gorgeous weirdo on my skin. It's not alike of any in my perfume collection. I have some plums in it but none is floral- peony blended. I love it from my first testing till now when I've got a decant in perfume swap. On my skin is fruity peony with vanilla undertones which evolves musky on my skin- am I the only one? It must be jasmin. When I dislike the first K. World is this pure love. But I understand this one never could be a crowd pleaser, it's so different to other fragrances. It has a good sillage and longevity on me. Another Kurkdijan masterpiece. When I use up large decant I'll decide if buy a bottle. Edit 10.6.2020: Still like it but what is bad: I can catch sometimes smell of rotten beer in warmer weather.

I don't understand the relatively low rating for this fragrance. It's a really good and unique fruity floral. The plum is delicious. A safe buy for anyone who enjoys sweet, juicy, fruity scents. Also, I don't quite get the comparison to Decadence (I did compare them next to each other). In the opening, they are indeed somewhat similar due to the plum. But even after 15min, these two are very different. Kenzo World Intense gets sweeter and more floral, while Decadence just stays Decadence :D (I really dislike it, too sharp and unpleasant for my nose). This Kenzo is really nice, and if I'm in the mood to get myself a mood-boosting, jammy fruity scent, I'll definitely consider this. Update: I bought it :) Love it!

Figured it out! This is one of those perfumes, to my nose, you must spray heavy. One spray on each wrist & done makes it smell super masculine. The heavier I spray the more the plum & sweet vanilla comes out and the more that weird masculine note fades. I totally understand the juicy fruit comment now too. It smells divine, only if you're heavy handed though!! I wore it heavy to give it one last real try the other night as I was cleaning and omg I haven't been able to put it down since, I kept getting the most beautiful whiffs of dark plum vanilla. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this now. Great longevity and projection too btw. You just have to be all in with this beauty.

Okay so I collect perfumes and I'm always looking for something that's going to blow my mind and this is unbelievable. I love it so much. Huge difference from Kenzo world. On my skin the plum stands out the most and not just during the top notes. It really sticks around. Now I found out they have another one called Kenzo World intense fantasy collection that looks similar and looks like it's the same notes. It's for sale in the UK. Does anyone know if there's any difference between this one and the one called fantasy collection? I think it's the same exact thing but I'm not willing to purchase an entire bottle of it to find out

This smells quite powerful to me, which is exactly what I wanted. On my skin, I can smell plum and peony. This smell has captured my heart. This is contemporary, fruity, and just a little floral. It has a highly invigorating scent in my opinion. This is a terrific fall evening and night scent since it has a hint of sultriness and I adore how the vanilla and black plum combine. I wish the sweetness would have persisted through the drydown, but the heart is much more floral. With the vanilla note present, some sweetness reappears in the base, but it never gets syrupy or cloying. Amazing longevity, silage and projection.

When I first sprayed this i got the weirdest smell ever mixed with the other notes. I had a feeling that funky smell should fade away after i let it sit and it did!! whoever buys this please give it more time to sit and spray it here and there to clear the sprayer. After that you’ll get the most beautiful juicy sweet but not too syrupy plum with some florals in the background it’s such a yummy scent!!!😍 the vanilla in it smells kind of perfumy to me its not too sweet or realistic, quite hard to describe this fragrance is very attention grabbing every time i wear it people compliment me which is nice

I got a 50ml of this on ebay bnib with shipping for $56 I'm really glad I bought this. One of the best perfumes so far in 2017! This is better than the original, I feel like Kenzo World Intense was just done better. Slight sultry, love how the black plum, and vanilla mix, this is a great fall evening, and night perfume.

Beautiful, syrupy plum & florals on a vanilla base. Rich & decadent without being cloying. Smells like Miss Dior (old formulation) without the patchouli. If you like Dior Absolutely Blooming, you’ll like Kenzo World Intense.

Really like this one. syrupy, sweet, pleasant, long lasting, very different from most fragrances. Found myself sniffing it all night. I like it.

Such of beautiful perfume. Nice juicy plum, i love it. Very beautiful bottle too.

Kenzo bring this beauty back PLEASE !!!

Kenzo World Intense is an underrated fruity floral gourmand fragrance. The opening is heavy on the juicy plum note. The peony adds subtle freshness and the jasmine adds elegant floral touch to the fragrance. The vanilla here is powdery sweet and alluring. Overall it's a perfect balance of fresh florals with juicy sweetness. The smell is elegant yet sexy. Also it's perfect for formal occasions as well as romantic date nights too. If you're using it as a signature scent or for any formal occasions then 3-5 sprays will be enough to serve such purposes. But for date nights or parties I prefer to go heavy on the sprays. Kenzo World Intense creates a beautiful Scent bubble and leaves an amazing scent trail. Longevity is around 6-8 hours depending on skin chemistry but it lasts longer on clothes. I enjoy this fragrance during spring and the rainy season but it can be used all year round too. If you're looking for a fruity floral gourmand fragrance then give Kenzo World Intense a try. I'm sure you won't be disappointed ❤️

It is just coming out here in France..they had a tester and they were nice enough to let me try it! Well, it is better than the first one in my opinion., it has a warmer vibe, and gets rather sweet in the base..it is more rounded and smoother too... it is kind of a vanillic oriental. Not heady but it has presence..I am not sure it is my cup of tea, but in winter it would certainly be pleasant to wear..I wasn't like impressed overly with it, it still has a bit of the original in it, but more likeable...if you didn't like the first one, you might enjoy this version..I am kind of liking it, nothing more..well done, but not a huge want for me ! UPDATE: I went again to try it, and my husband liked it, and I found it to smell great on my skin, so I bought it! It is a bit unusual, but the notes are so well blended in.,

This is quite good for the price. It’s not that kind of scent that will immediately blow you away, but it is dark sensual and somewhat interesting. The more I smell it the more I like it. I wouldn’t call it intense much, it’s like average edp. As a non professional sniffer I can detect plum with vanilla and very pleasant jasmine. And I love me some sweet juicy jasmine 🤤 I’m getting a little bit of Alien vibe, but I’m not saying they are similar, just very similar style and direction. I think if you like Alien you must like this too. I really don’t like the cap though 😅 it creeps me out and I can’t explain why 😂 the bottle looks actually better without it. Btw, I’m starting to think that this might suit my boyfriend better than me 🤔

I was afraid to buy this as the opinions are strong. Curiosity got me and my bottle arrived. Some said it smells like juicy fruit gum, applied lightly - yes that's exactly what it smells like. Someone else said this needs to be applied with a heavy hand, yes it does. When applied heavily it awakens like a low growl becoming dark, juicy, tart, and deeply vanillic. It smells intoxicating, ready for a November evening when heavily applied on skin. I sprayed a lot so I had a big scent bubble and longevity but I feel it would be similar if applied with a lighter hand. It can smell somewhat synthetic, but I don't mind it. If you have Olympéa Legend this is redundant which it kind of is for me! But I will keep her for now :)

Quite a unique fruity fragrance, but I don’t think it’s a love for me. The plum is very prominent, and as this isn’t a common note, it definitely gives it a point of difference. It almost has a ‘cold’ character compared to other fruity perfumes - more sour/tart than sweet/juicy. I get a bit of florals but I’d say this more of a fruity than a floral perfume. I actually don’t get much sweetness from the vanilla. Overall it’s interesting and unique but I think it would work better as a candle than a perfume - I think it’s just a bit too sour for me.