Kenzo

[725] Kenzo is a remarkable perfume, complex yet classic; bold and of its era, yet timeless. At face value, it is a bright floral scent, but Kenzo is multifaceted, populated with rich spices, sweet fruits, woody notes and a classic chypre base. It resembles a luxury bar of soap at times, but is so much more than that - full-bodied and dense, yet radiantly bright. I have a vintage miniature, and the odd bottle design doesn't reflect the beauty within - it reminds me of a Glade air freshener - but I would love a full bottle regardless. Kenzo opens with bright citrus notes alongside a light, soapy orange blossom note that is less cloying here than in almost any other similar scent. It is lightweight and clean, given sweetness as it progresses by some juicy peach. As it develops, a creamy white floral bouquet emerges. Muted, clean tuberose is evident, bolstered by light, creamy gardenia. I get green lily-of-the-valley initially too. Ylang ylang adds some sweetness while remaining light and airy. A beautiful sandalwood note provides a nice counterpoint to the florals, forming that classic woody-floral accord in a muted but high-quality way without relying on aldehydes. Soft spices add a warm edge as it develops further. The florals become powdery, with a nice rose note emerging, complemented to perfection by peppery spice. The fruity notes remain, creating an interesting dialogue between the elegant florals and sweet youthfulness of the fruits. I get plum here, reminiscent of the likes of LouLou but smoother and more subtle. The drydown is mossy and earthy, with a beautiful chypre accord developing on my skin. It is the perfect progression from the woody florals, with the sandalwood bridging the gap beautifully. Patchouli becomes quite prominent, and is used to perfection here, enhancing the earthiness in the manner of a modern chypre, but bolstered by vintage-style oakmoss. It becomes musky as it fades, with creamy, tropical ylang ylang remaining until final fade. Sillage is strong and longevity is long-lasting. Transeasonal and feminine, it is wearable despite being creative and unusual. Bold feminine elegance in a (questionable!) bottle, this original Kenzo scent paved the way for the consistently excellent Kenzo scents to follow (hello, Ça Sent Beau, Jungle et al.). High-quality and timeless, Kenzo is a beauty that deserved more success. An underrated gem. 4.5/5.

I wish they would still make this. Ca Sent Beau is NOT the same; I’m so sad. This was the most beautiful fragrance I have ever had. CSB is lovely to, but a bit sharp I think, unfortunately, and the soft caramel note in this is missing in that new variant, which can never be more than a sad substitute for me. I still have Ca Sent Beau - because it is better than nothing. But I wish they would start making this one again. I was wearing it when I got married the second time to the same man. Sweet dreams are made of THIS. Only one perfume is equally good to me so far: Lou Lou by Cacharel, and maybe Anais Anais. And a couple of Chanel perfumes, but I have never been the happy owner of these, yet. I am a hopeless romantic. (Or hopeful? 🤗 ) k Edit: Unbelievable, but true: if I layer Ca Sent Beau with a small amount of Britney Spears Fantasy, or Fantasy Intimate, the result is very close to the original Kenzo Kenzo! Don’t know if it will work for everyone, but I am happy with the result!! Worth a try? 😃

This perfume is simply gorgeous but so hard to find. I was lucky to find a 4ml mini, boxed and in the dusky pink tissue paper. Opening it I was so excited and the scent did not disappoint! It's so rich, full florals with warmth - amazing sillage. If I could describe it I would say it's a big, decadent, indulgent, very boozy trifle but instead of chocolate flakes on top you get a big wallop of rain drenched summer flowers! I wish I could find a big bottle of this. I bought Eden today as people have said it's similar. I can see the similarities but Eden is sharper, more peppery, less sweet. I'm thinking Kenzo is Eden with Balenciagia Rumba in it! I'm going to try layering Eden with Rumba - that should be an interesting experiment! In the meantime Ca sent Beau is on order! Please let me find a big bottle of Kenzo Kenzo!

Finally, it seems like Fragrantica got the notes right: proving that Ca Sent Beau is NOT the same as the wonderful old Kenzo Kenzo. I have Ca Sent Beau; when I bought it I was so happy and thought they had brought my old favourite back, with the lovely soft flowers and subtle notion of caramel somewhere... and I try it sometimes, but I always get disappointed. That newer version is alike at the very first moments, but then it reeks of the worst kind of patchouli (like the one in Cacharel Eden), and it is just too strong and annoying. I can never stand a full wear of it - I almost always wash it off. And remembering how I loved the old Kenzo, and comparing with that one, just makes me so sad. I don't understand how they could make the decision to change it like that. Please, please, Kenzo, take it back!!!

I love this juice, I have my eyes on 2 vintage bottles, I hope so I will win them. I really want a stash of this- at least for my taste- eighties powerbomb, love...adore it. I don't know what I have with the eighties, early nineties perfumes but my favourites come out of that period, poison, kenzo, amarige,Boucheron, angel...for me the new ones ( there are exceptions that I also love) are so quickly not noticeable anymore. And yes I have to admit it is pleasant to look for vintage, I love the search and than the tense bidding...the last seconds..did I win it...hope I will win one of the 2... Updat I have won them both and weanwhile i have also 3 mini's i am soooo pleased, i am wearing it right now, i enjoy THE smell so much

Oh my. I went to a thrift shop today and guess what I found! The original Kenzo in its beautiful light green box, and inside, the bottle still wrapped in powder pink silk paper. The liquid is almost red in colour, but the scent has remained gorgeous. This was a steal for 18€! Now I can finally compare it with Ca sent beau. I sprayed Kenzo Kenzo in one arm and Ca sent beau in the other, and all I can say is, the original Kenzo is 10/10. So beautiful, balanced, soft. I'm afraid Ca sent beau pales in comparison. It's sweeter, greener and more artificial, and in half an hour it's almost gone, with nothing remaining but light citrus and soap like scent, whereas Kenzo original is a charmer. Oh la la....

kenzo...a statement, a true perfumers perfume... unique..strong.. mellow ..lovely.. a connection between old school and a tench of new ,in a wonderful melody of heavenly scents...kenzo is like a dream between the orient and the rest of the world.. i feel it has a note from every part of the globe..maybe the best note from every nation..its a beautiful harmony that unites contradicting scents ,yet like Mozart or Beethoven come out with a timeless ,race less, gender less, beautiful connotation ..its one of those scents that you should have in your collection as a timeless treasure, that will surely be appreciated a hundred years from now, and still be adored by millions.. rating 4.3 out of 5

Let this be my first review, for Kenzo Kenzo was also one of my first perfumes. My dad, who has excellent taste in perfume, gave this to me when I was a child. It was the first version, with the pastel green box and the silk paper inside. I was crazy about it from the start and used it with relish. A few years ago I bought two vintage bottles of Kenzo Kenzo, only to end up disappointed. The smell is not the same. Similar: yes, but with fewer top notes, and not as sweet as I remember it. The version I remember from my childhood is one of the most amazing scents I have ever smelt. Complex and utterly gorgeous. If you can get a bottle with the smell intact, you are one lucky bastard.

One of my favourites ever!!! I still have the old bottle, I often take a sniff and still smells gorgeous! Six months ago went to the store to meet again with one of my first perfume loves. I asked for KENZO FOR WOMEN, I even had the old bottle with me just in case, and the woman gave me Ca Sent Beau. Its not the same I told her, no its the same she told me..I bought it and OMG the big disaster. Sorry but this perfume is nothing compared to the ORIGINAL. I hope one day I will find again my beloved bottle somewhere in the universe..... I 'm still looking for it desperately!!!!!

Like most other comments, this was then scent of my real first love, the smell of my last teens, of summer and warm kisses. I got hold of an original a month ago, and although a little beat powdery for me now, is still beautiful... The white flower aura and the warm sweetness is like a sweet peach in high summer, refreshing and comforting at the same time.

Perhaps my favorite. I splurged and wore some to work today. I am loosening up my death grip on the remains of an original bottle from the late 80s or early 90s. I have high hopes that a recent e-bay purchase is a full bottle of the real thing. I love hoarders!

I have a tiny few drops left in the mini I was given by the legendary perfume shop in Turin, sadly most of the bottle leaked in international transit. It's warm flowers and soft animals on your lap on a warm day. I love it.

Why do they always discontinue the best fragrances?! I love this. I got a 100ml bottle on 2003 I think. I still have it. Hasn't gone bad. I only wear it on special occasions tho. It smells of the best things in life.

Hi, In my opinion it is a must for orientel lovers. Very spicy, long lasting, Amber, Moss, Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver, base is unbeatable by any of the currenly available oriental perfumes.

Como una sesión de yoga para mí. ¡Lo he adorado! sin embargo, como invade espacios, otros lo rechazan porque lo sienten muy fuerte.

My mom's signature fragrance! <3 Strong. Heavy. Epiphanic. It's like the romantic fascination with the Orient in a bottle.

This is also one of my most beloved perfumes, I have used a lot of bottles of it, I just can't get enough of it!

It's the 1st fragrance by Kenzo. It's floral oriental. Very heavy, creamy. I consider it one of the classics.

Lo más glorioso: the oakmoss and sandalwood in it. It seems to me that neroli is there too, but it isn't...

I love it. It was my signature and I'm still looking for.Can somebody tell me where can I find it?