L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Femme

Oh wow. I generous swap partner snuck this into the box she mailed me; I'd never heard of it before, but looking at the notes made me joyfully anticipate wearing. I like plum and tonka, and ylang ylang is growing on me as it seems to be a common note in some of my favorites. Actually wearing this has been extremely enjoyable. But, I feel like what I smell is *not* what is listed! If I had to guess the notes without reading them, I'd say I smelled cumin--lightly sweaty and earthy--for the first 2 minutes and then this became a powdery heliotrope fragrance, quite comparable to White Soul or even to Kenzo's own Amour (which I adore). This is definitely lightly powdery, and I find that ylang ylang can often bring the powder. If the plum is there, it is not what I normally smell as plum (eg, Rogue or Natori). As I write, it occurs to me that this is somewhat like Natori, but brighter. It also seems to have a light, powdery amber note. I think my nose is reading the ambergris as cumin, as ambergris is an organic note that comes across like warm skin. I think the plum + ylang ylang must be crossing my wires and giving me the heliotrope I swear I smell. I also think it's possible I'm anosmic to some of this fragrance, as it really seems to ebb and flow on my skin; the initial application--after the cumin--seemed to disapear, until I smelled heliotrope, so it's entirely possible I'm smelling this in a single dimension vs the multi dimensions it was meant to convey. All that said, it's lovely. It's sweet and soft, powdery and feminine, gentle and calming. I enjoy smelling it, and am so pleased to have been given it. Longevity (my quirky nose aside) seems to be about 3 hours, which is sadly short. Sillage was modest; no compliments, but I felt it was radiating nicely. I have a tiny, purse sized spray bottle, so I cannot comment on the bottle. I recommend this for fans of .... well, I'd say, for fans of Amour, White Soul, Natori and other powdery sweet fragrances.

It is always exciting when a random fragrance catches my eye, because immediately I believe that it is fate, something beyond my control, that draws me in and urges me to love a new and unique scent. Perhaps it was the beautiful purple coloured bottle that attracted me or the name of this fragrance that made me anxious to test this. What hit me was a deep, sensual and unique scent which had been composed beautifully. The fruity top notes were subtle yet rich and sweet, with the slight presence of the plum note lingering underneath the fruits and the flowers. This scent is odd, but in a way that it makes you love this fragrance even more. Eau Indigo transports me to some far off land, a tropical and fertile rainforest filled with luscious and rare fruits with clear, luminous starry skies. When the tropical fruitiness passes, Eau Indigo softens into a powdery ylang ylang and jasmine blend. Strangely enough, as a child I owned a doll called 'Baby Born' which smelt exactly like this fragrance's drydown. When I smell this fragrance, I can imagine wearing this at night and during colder months because it is so warm and mysterious. I dare to admit that I find this fragrance incredibly sexy. Like Vertigo mentioned earlier, the colour indigo certainly matches this fragrance with its depth, mystery and darkness. I am eager to add this fragrance to my growing collection as it would add a different aspect and variety to what I already wear.

The first time when I saw the pyramid of L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo, I too thought that it was a heavy composition and was skeptical how it would fit as a flanker of L'Eau par Kenzo. However, after wearing it a few times, all the previous reviews make perfect sense. Eau Indigo is powdery tonka bean all the way through, yet it has a crisp freshness keeping it transparent and clean. This particular texture reminds me of Kenzo Flower and Bvlgari Blv Notte, as all three seem to rely on a similar trick to bring out a discreet dynamisme. The opening notes of bergamot gradually transitions into ylang-ylang, which adds a sensual feminine sweetness to the powdery tonka. Amber brings more warmth with time, but the whole scent always keeps its clean powdery nature. I don't find it 'indigo' per se, probably because I don't detect much plum on me. But the dusky aura that Eau Indigo exudes, makes perfect match with the twilight. Eau Indigo, being primarily powdery, also smells quite different from the aquatic original L'Eau par Kenzo. However, both share a contemplative and calm quality, which makes them spiritually in the same family. The sillage is moderate to soft, the longevity is at least 9 hours. Eau Indigo is introspective, yet its clean powderiness feels very cozy as well. I think it worths a sniff, especially to those who enjoy powdery fragrances.

Thanks to 2746cstreet for my lovely decant. Also, amen on the "ambergris, as opposed to amber" sentiment. Ain't no amber up in here! Indigo opens with the brisk saltiness of Eau des Merveilles on the front edge, quickly followed by the billowy, yet musky-powdery finish of tonka. What a sexy, yet understated combination of accords! I really don't find it sweet at all. Indigo is a true skin scent in every sense. It wears close to the skin, and it smells like clean skin that has been exposed to the open ocean and to the sand and dust of the dunes, and then to the clean white linens of a quaint beach house on the coast. It's amazing how evocative Indigo is. It doesn't smell natural as in, "occurring in nature", but it does smell natural as in, after awhile I couldn't tell whether I was detecting Indigo, or just the natural scent of my own arm. I think I am going to have to buy this at some point. It's very comforting and pure. Longevity is average, wears as a skin scent.

I blind bought that perfume (again) because it was cheap and I liked the color. Indigo ! I was not expecting much but it has grown on me. Indigo as a name really does fit that perfume. It's rather abstract. I can't really smell any of the notes listed above but really just a mix of everything. It has a powdery smell but not baby powder, not at all, more like expensive makeup powder. Dark and top quality natural makeup, if that makes sense. On first spray it has a reed smell just like the original L'eau Kenzo but that fades quickly. I don't really know how someone could dislike this on a woman. It's not invasive and rather soft. It's a really safe perfume and all year long worthy. I've worn it during under the burning sun and I'm sure it will be great during winter as well. It becomes a skin scent after 1-2 hour on me but the scent stayed on my clothes all day long. Overall another great perfume from years ago that feels different.

First let me say that this is an ambergris and not amber fragrance. Big difference, Fragrantica. Psh. Because of this, I was afraid to try Indigo for a long time. I saw amber + plum and thought: SYRUP. However, because I'm just crazy like that I went ahead and blind bought it when I came across an irresistible price on eBay.. and I'm glad I did. This is powdery as hell. I love it. The opening has a strong, bitter bergamot that I rather like. It's assertive as bergamot should be. However, the dry down is a musky, dusky tonka scent with just a bit of plum and jasmine. Definitely a "skin scent" in the sense that it's not uh, "perfumey" as they say. However, sillage is moderate and Indigo is quite long lasting. I'm a big fan of musky/powdery/creamy scents and this is a major "like". Not quite a love yet.. it hasn't necessarily grabbed me, but I can see myself wearing this often.

To me, the first the aroma I encounter is like refreshing zingy lemonade, then Indigo develops into a warm , sultry fragrance of slight tantalizing spices, violets (even though they are not in there)and hints of mild, sweet jasmine. I love and adore Kenzo Jungle,(an aquired scent) but I am not a fan of the original L'Eau Par Kenzo (which is far too flowery for my loving) as I enjoy mystery, exotic and sensual aromas for day and evening. Indigo is like a little slice of delicious sublime heaven to me. I had it arrive today,and I am in love with it. I will buy many more bottles, so I not run out of it... xox :)

Past 2 years I have become a plum-fan, amber-fan and Tonkabean-fan..And this Kenzo have it in a very nice mix and package. L'eau Par Indigo is warm, sexy and a bit "dark" on my skin. Just wonderful. works both day and night, a great scent. This is my second bottle and I love it. Under de senaste 2 åren så har jag börjat älska Plommon-not, amber och tonkaböna i parfymer och Kenzo L'eau Par Indigo har en härlig mix av dessa, och snygg flaska. En varm, sexig och lite "mörk" doft på min hud, helt enkelt underbar. Funkar både dag och natt - suverän. Min andra flaska och jag älskar den.

I just tried this one - I find it nice, deep, the fruity sweetness being dominant and it's not a citrus scent at all. It's the Tonka bean and Amber in the base notes which give the scent certain profoundity and mystery, I suppose. What is more important - it has nothing to do with the original L'eau par Kenzo which I can't stand! Actually, eau Indigo consists of entirely different notes from the former. However, objectively, I would recommend L'eau par Kenzo for day wear (if it is YOUR fragrance), and this one might be complementary to it by being used at night. :-)

Love this fragrance. On my skin, it starts of fresh with a strong burst of mandarines and bergamot, then for a while, the tonka beans are almost overpowering and then it settles into a gorgeous mix of smoke, vanilla and amber. I imagine a beach after sunset, with the sky colored purple and the sea a blueish tone, mixing into one at the horizon, creating a burst of indigo. I can see a bonfire, a couple with their toes in the sand, appearing as an interwined shadow from a distance. It's worth a try, especially layered with a vanilla body spray. Just so delicious.

Well my heart is broken! I bought a full bottle of this about 6 years ago, insurance for when my small travel spray was gone. I knew the bottle had leaked a bit in transit but didn’t think much of it; I’d sprayed it a few times and it was fine. Today I opened the box to find the whole 3oz bottle had evaporated to empty! I only have a tiny bit in my travel and now see it’s listed as hard to find. I know none of us need to be encouraged to hoard our favorites, but...hold your loved ones tight! 😔

An extremely comforting, soothing fragrance, I put it in one line with Lacoste Femme and Bulgari Petits et Mamans - I guess baby powder calms me down the best, because this is what I smell mostly and love in 3 fumes. But I would by no means compare it to Blv Notte, which smells like wet diaper for me and is anything but comforting... although I agree that there are SOME aspects in common (powder and cleanness, mostly), the overall result and atmosphere they induce are different.

This is like a sensual cashmere musk but enhanced with plum and tonka. It you absolutely hate musk, dont bother buying. If u like Narcisco Rodriguez more than likely this would be a safe blind buy. This is not a "musk" fragrance but closely resembles. More importantly, this is not a plum or tonka forward fragrance. But u def smell the notes. This will make u feel clean during a hot summer day, this will make u feel sexy naturally, this is a ur skin but better type fragrance.

I love this perfume. I started to sniff it at stores after buying Kenzo Amour which just may be my all time favourite perfume. This is a tricky perfume, does not smell very feminine in the bottle, nor at the first spray on skin. As it evolves it grows just sweet enough!!!< I spend a fair amount of time at work pondering just how nice I smell when I have this on. This also reminds me a lot of Prada l`eau Ambree though this is a more feminine sweeter scent!

Third bottle. Love L'eau par Indigo.. Love the Tonka, Plum and Amber mix. Its grown-up, deep, dark and sexy. No sugarsweet notes in this one and thats great! And Indigo stays all day/night, very longlasting on my skin. Tredje flaskan. Älskar L'eau par Indigo. Älskar mixen av Tonka, Plommon och Amber. Den är vuxen, djup, mörk och sexig. Inga sockersöta doftnoter och det är bra! Indigo sitter hela dagen/kvällen, otroligt hållbar på min hud.

I usually wear "jungle/elephant" but chanced on Eau Indigo and decided to buy it without ever having tested it (that's how much I trust Kenzo perfumes!). Excellent decision. This is a fantastic perfume, very feminine and sophisticated, heavy but not excessively so, with a touch of oriental mystery. Always reminds me of a very chic Frenchwoman when I wear it. Lasts very well on me (Kenzo always does). Beautiful. A new favourite.

I reviewed this a year ago and I still adore it!!!! However today I was wearing Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist which I love but I find I get headaches from it. Anyhow I showered tonight before bed and sprayed with Kenzo instead and I find it reminds me of Cashmere Mist! A lot softer and woodier but similar and best of all NO HEADACHE!!! I think I know which perfume I will choose tomorrow!!!

I bought Indigo at the Narita airport on New Year's Day, 2010. I believe I was in search of Balenciaga's Paris, but I tried this and immediately loved it. It forever reminds me of winter because it's soft and cozy; it smells like an ivory cashmere sweater against that cool blue-glow twilight of winter evenings. Powdery, musky, a little floral, but not overwhelming.

I get plummy tonka ambergris heaven with this one. It's richly evocative and can't quite put my finger on what it reminds me of. Powder accord is soft and not all that dominant on me but I have always believed powder smells can be a individuals own skin chemistry reaction I love this unique beauty and am so thankful to a fantastic swapper that shared it with me

Picture on the box amazingly describes what you should await from this perfume. It feels like when the evening comes and the dark overcomes you. I really love this perfume, it ́s something new, different and mysterious for me. I am so lucky that I ́ve found Kenzo Indigo!