L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme

The clouds grow sinister in their mysterious burden - thier rolling is accented by the yellows and greens of some furious beast held within. With a rumble and a roar, the cloud cover snaps open to reveal an impossible machine - it's some unfathomable ship that slivers through the sky in a flurry of mind-numbing colors. Many try to look up at its sleek visage but turn away as it blinds any who try. Moments after the craft disappears, a gentle rain descends on those below - it radiates the citric warmth of yuzu and limes, it rushes like a cool river on the surface of your skin, and elates like hearing the whispers of a long-awaited lover. The thick, alien rain departs as abruptly as it arrived - you are left in a dazed euphoric state. The clouds roll out and the sun tingles on your skin - you catch wafts of an ocean breeze and sparkling woods. You go about your day and remember nothing of this odd incident - little do you know that your skin glows with alien luminescence...what a beautiful sight! Day 82 - In the Grip Listening to: Radiohead - Bodysnatchers Notes: This was my first "summer" cologne and I love it as much now as when I first got it - it really is a luminescent wood of sorts. The opening is flush with juicy citrus (the lemon lime of yuzu is quite delicious!) and a cold, rushing water. I don't know if it's a thing, but the difference in air temperature right above natural running water has a smell which is quite closely captured in this scent! All of the flash and dazzle is over fairly quickly (an hour at best) as the scent morphs into a fizzy and sparkling wood. The fizz and wood phase lasts a good 4 or 5 hours before quieting to a sort of citric musk and woodscent. The notes can be revived with heat some 8 or more hours in, so this is like a fizzy second skin after the projection dies down. Noting its age, this is definitely one of the better citric summer colognes and it is completely unisex as it is more of an experience than a formal scent.

Bought this one today for $26/30ml/1 fl oz! I couldn't not grab this as I bought the femme version the other day for $36.90! Insane! This , although is a homme version, is definitely wearable by females. L'eau par kenzo pour femme is like icy lotus soaking in a cool pond while this l'eau par pour homme is the scent of a flowing river, full of vitality and zest. The perfume starts off with a blast of yuzu and water notes, amidst hints of floral notes. The top notes are rather masculine, and reminds me of those aquatic smelling soaps found in hotels. But, when it gets to the middle notes that's where the lotus note shines brilliantly and injects a feminine edge to this fragrance. If you're into clean, green, sharp scents like Elizabeth Arden green tea parfum, you should give this a try. Longevity on me is around 2-3 hours, a bummer. The pour femme version however lasts around 6 hours on me. I love this scent but the longevity is putting me off! Maybe I'd try it out for a couple more times and see if I can increase its longevity. I used 2-3 sprays. Edit: I can smell very faint whiffs of it the next day after waking up(10+hours). This scent gives a very, very faint presence on your skin after the first 2-3 hours. It kinda gives the impression of a freshly showered person rather than being an actual perfume. Good for smelling fresh! Funny thing is, when I sprayed on the insides of my elbows it turned my skin red! (im fairly pale so it becomes obvious). I've no idea what sorta crazy stuff is in here although I have mildly sensitive skin. Oh, and I live in a ludicrously humid and hot country with no four seasons.

What a beautiful fragrance, so clean, so light and so smooth! *Thanks Natt, for the sample!* Summery without too much fruit or sweetness... I was going to order this blind, but got cold feet (nostrils), and went with MJ's Jordan instead (and the notes listed were incorrect for the Jordan)...and it smelled nothing like I'd expected! :-( I definitely should have ordered L'EPKPH instead! This begins with a sparkling yuzu note (imagine grapefruit crossed with amalfi lemons!)and the clean scent of rosewood...amazing. So simple yet so elegant; watery, but not aquatic or too calone-y. The heartnotes of cool refreshing mint and lotus are sweet and soft. The drydown on this is subtle-an airy white musk with nuances of sheer cool pepper, but still warm and sexy. This begins calm and clear, then warms as it goes, like a body of water in the sunshine. It's like a dip in fresh water on a hot day...refreshing and cool at first, but sensual and warmly familiar once you're in it. I must get a bottle of this wondrous juice! Sillage: fair then close Longevity: okay to good Overall: 3.75/5 I do LOVE this fragrance, but with the sillage and the longevity issues...it went into the 3 range-but it is stunning, just a little light. It is worth owning nonetheless! I will be getting a large bottle, as soon as I can find one for a good price. This something anyone could wear regardless of age or occasion-or even gender, give it a try-it's REALLY nice... Kudos Kenzo!!

Bought this last week and it came today. Opened it up at the right time as I had a few errands to run and was going to spray cologne on myself anywho. On initial spray, The Yuzu, Lemon, and Lotus are very prevalent, I was not expecting a cologne so citrusy, floral and powdery, this is definitely a unisex scent. This scent totally fits in with Kenzo's perfume scents that are very floral. This is a first. I do like the scent, it smells fresh , clean, with a big blast of citrus, and it is well done. There is a fine line with this one if you do wear it to the bar or club, you may have the same sex hitting on you. All in all I'd rate it accordingly. Scent:9 Longevity:5 Sillage: 3 Unique/Industry First:8 Quality/Refined:8 This one is a bit more versatile than I first thought. I really liked this scent at first, now I realize it truly is a great scent. It actually has more depth after a couple times of wearing it, and now I've caught all the different nuances and ingredients. It's been great so far for intimate nights and alone time with my girl. . Just make sure you get the authentic version, Real kenzo is gonna set you back at least $50, not $10-$15 like you're seeing on ebay. I've worn this 3 times, and it really is a phenomenal scent. I bought the updated version, which is sold here in the US and Europe, it's still the authentic version. I have not smelled the original version which is east Asian and has Japanese writing on the box. .

This is a nicely refreshing and calming scent. I think this could be used by anyone, any age, male or male or in between, whatever, whoever! It's a very likeable, simple fragrance which smells extremely natural to my nose, it's very 'zen'. I imagine sitting in the shade of bamboo plants, sheltering from the sun or wading in a hidden forest creek on a tropical island (so it's simple but depending on the wearer, not necessarily boring!). Of course those looking for a strong, complex or powerhouse fragrance can definitely pass on this one but for a light refreshing, smooth and comforting scent featuring non-sharp citrus and watery lotus flower, it may be worth checking out. Just keep in mind, for me at least it's severely lacking in the performance stakes, even for a fresh summery scent. *Scent: 8/10 (simple, refreshing, calming, elegant, mass appealing) *Sillage/projection: 4/10 fairly strong, bright opening then within 30mins it wears very close. *Longevity: 5/10 (and only if you go heavy with sprays). *Batch year: 2011

Top notes literally smell like ice cold sprite (in the best way possible) and the bottom notes resemble an aquatic and sweet lotus flower. In one word pleasant. My parents even said it smells great (and they are super picky about fragrances). If you need something cheap, high quality, unique, fresh and light that you can spray on a hot day without thinking too much, L'Eau Par Kenzo is a great choice. It is so clean it would go well even in a formal outfit, yet it is light enough that I wear it when I play sports outside. I guarantee most people will like this smell and girls would certainly enjoy it on a man. Yes, it is not a powerful cologne but I say you the ideal is 6 sprays, for me it projected for 3 hours on a warm day but only lasted for 6 hours unfortunately. I still don't mind as you can respray it or spray some on clothes, which should make it last longer. For me 8/10, a pleasant, clean and refreshing easy reach for hot weather

One of my all-time favorites. I got this when I was starting my collection, as I wanted something summery and fresh, but I also did not want to break the bank. I purchased this on a whim, and when I first smelled it, I was absolutely blown away. It felt like a mist of Sprite on a hot summer day. The yuzu is perfection for the price- refreshing and cool in the best way possible. Even the drydown works great for me, albeit subtle. I cannot recommend this fragrance enough to anyone who wants to start a relatively inexpensive fragrance collection, but still wants to smell unique and fresh. My only complaint is that the longevity leaves a bit to be desired, but that only means I get to overspray. And a 100ml bottle for only $30 I don't mind overspraying. 100/10, blind buy worthy without question. Do yourself and add this to your collection, especially if you are just starting to get into fragrances.

Nose Note #50 It's Cartier Declaration for pussy cats. Very juicy yuzu/lemon on top of some smooth and sweet watery flowery mids and the drydown is kind of non-existant, because it doesn't stick to clothes and the longevity is weak at best. Very intimate sillage. The performance wouldn't fall short from some cheap chinese knock-off. I have smelled Bi-es Sankai at one store, and honestly the scent profile is there. I bet the performance is just the same, except the price is more adequate. I love the smell, and my wife does too, but this performance is a joke. And again, Declaration is like Kenzo, but unfortunately less rounded, less laidback, more abrasive and peppery, more masculine and bold. There is something else that it reminds me of which I can't put my finger on.

I've only got into Kenzo a couple of months ago and i regret dismissing this house for so long. Kenzo freshies and the whole style of fragrances this house puts out is just different, there's always a twist with their scents and this one is no different. The opening guaranteed will make you think it's just another generic aquatic/modern scent. I sure did. But trust me, let it develop. For the price tag on this, it's really a interesting take on citrus scent and the combo of notes here really transform this into a different kind of summer scent. Every frag Kenzo puts out it's different between each other (apart from flankers of the same line). If you like citrusy, breezy scents for the summer, this one will definetly please you!

Gorgeous scent let down by atrocious performance. Now, I'm not someone who needs every single one of his fragrances to be "beast mode." I've been in the game for a long time and I realize that most citrus-based fragrances are not going to last very long, and not every fragrance profile calls for nuclear sillage. But man. This one is barely body spray caliber. A shame because it's a beautiful fragrance. It really does give the impression of walking through a Japanese garden on a warm summer day: delicate, relaxing, and inviting. Cresp does a great job with his freshies and this one is no exception. It's timeless. Just be aware that if you wear it, it's going to be for you and you only.

One of the few perfect summer fragrances. It starts very citrusy, very zesty. Less than 3 minutes & the aquatic lotus starts to appear, giving it a sporty, fresh, & slightly floral dimension. It feels as you've just stepped out of showering with a sporty citrus soap. It's such an amazing fresh & clean feeling! Later on, it slowly transforms to become very similar to Clinique Happy; fresh sweet citrus. Overall, this is one of the best happy, fresh summer fragrances. I'd recommend it to anyone living in a place where the temperature is above 35C. RIYL: Clinique Happy Men, Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Sport, Bvlgari Aqua Marine & Aqva Amara, Chanel Allure Blanche Edition,...etc.

this is the very TOP of all men fragrances. It is very unique, clean, fresh scent with interesting undertone. it dries down to wooden and herbal tones- soooo masculine, works on me little bit like aphrodisiac whenever my partner use it :) in the first so watery, juicy, then in 1-2 hours more wooden and herbal but in any way spicy or sweet. I can smell it all my life and never be bored of this fragrance :) i love both sides of it - the fresh one catches your attention and the wooden makes you totally fall in love with the mysterious, sexy, modern men... I forgot to mean the bottle is amazing, like a piece of ice , complements the perfume so well

An incredible perfume. I received it as a gift from my mother-in-law, and it was an instant love. I love this aquatic, citrus scent, strong at first but slowly fading, leaving a strong feeling of "wanting more." I liked it so much that it quickly ran out, and I already bought another bottle. I feel like reapplying it, since the lasting power isn't very good, perhaps intentional, because we always want more. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law passed away on Sunday and is being buried today. I wanted to write this post about this perfume, also in her honor. I'll never forget it, and every time I wear it again, it's a moving experience.

This is simply a very clean scent - soft citrus and clean musk. I've never been a fan of lemon fragrances, but L'eau Par Kenzo is more the scent of lemon juice or lemonade and not the lemon zest, so it's not as bright and sharp. This soft lemon is well supported by the watery notes and a clean laundry musk. In fact, the scent of L'eau Par Kenzo reminds me of the smell of spray starch (a scent that I really like). The sillage may not be great, but I can smell it on myself for anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. I wear it when I just want to smell clean and not particularly wanting to stand out.

Review of the "old" version of l'Eau Par Kenzo. Ah... My very first "real" fragrance (after all the Axe's and Adidas's). :) I fell in love with the top notes, and still love them. Ultra fresh, light, citrus and green combined. Leans a bit towards a detergent, but it doesn't really bother me. Ater a while a get a slight rubbery smell, just like in Acqua di Gio and Dior Higher Energy. Simultaneously, the spices start to kick in. L'eau Par Kenzo never gets too heavy or dark and stays a bit on the Unisex side. Too bad my girlfriend doesn't like it. 7,5/10

One of my favorite fresh fragrances. The lemon and yuzu notes are just about as perfect as I can imagine. They stay crisp and tangy without morphing into that unsettling sourness that so many other citrus scents seem to do (e.g. Allure Homme Sport Cologne, D&G Light Blue). The drydown is a simple musk that does stay close to the skin, but I don't mind reapplying. That said, sillage and longevity are fairly decent If you like shower-fresh aromatics, they don't get much better than this. Don't hesitate for a minute if you're considering a blind buy!

A very fresh and energetic summer fragrance. Yuzu Lemon is the theme of this fragrance and its sharpness is rounded off by SOME FRUITY NOTES which to my surprise is not mentioned here. White musk adds a little substance to this fragrance and takes it to the edge of aquatic. Although longevity is less than 4 hours, I still like it the way it is otherwise it would not have been what it is! If you live in a hot and humid country you can surely make this your staple.

It's been rebranded now just to Kenzo L'Eau Pour Homme for more than 10 years for now I guess. Yuzu and Lotus makes it signature and I will never forget this one. Smelling my 2008 batch and it's a pure happiness. I'd say it was made so much in a Japanese way. It's transparent and misty, simple and complicated at the same time as well as L'Eau D'Issey by Issey Miyake - the definition of Japanese soul for me. A watercolored painting of Fuji in the summer

It is transparent, clean and fresh - like cool breeze on a sunny day. I did not try any reformulations if there ones.. In my experience- it is also an absolute winner in its category for longevity! It proves that light and ozonating colognes can be long lasting! Green pepper note is kind of interesting surprise for me here. Don’t know any other cologne with this note.. maybe that’s what makes it really unique. I will get it soon again.. I miss it.

This has been my daily driver for the past 19 years. I simply love it. So fresh and easy to wear, there hasn't been a person who doesn't like it and it's quite addictive actually. There's been women sticking their nose in my neck trying to get more of the smell. I now own a lot more perfumes, but this will remain a permanent member of my collection. I just wish it had more sillage and longevity as the scent is otherwise 10/10.

You are young, the world is fresh, and you are on a pristine beach on a slightly overcast, breezy summer day with a young lady that is way out of your league, AND YET she is VERY interested in you. This is that smell and experience in a bottle. Stays aquatic and dries down aquatic but develops more and more green until it simply vanishes, just like the young lady I might add, but leaves you with only fond memories.

Purest smell on earth, like the first day ever. I think this is my favorite scent ever. The problem, like others mentioned, is the longevity and sillage. Altough on me it lasts for quite a while (6 Hrs. I would say), and to be honest part of this scents charm might be the poor sillage, it just isn't meant to be overwhelming. Scent: 10/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 4/10 (But as I said, it may be better this way.)

Wow. What a delightful, cool-feeling cologne that is a powerhouse in the summer after a shower! This is an inexpensive but wonderfully smelling cologne that really shines in the summertime... it has a clean and fresh smell; you could describe it with the notes above but it's just a great scent that projects well in the intenense heat. Which is perfect for where I live! Also could be a smart gym scent. Love it!

Of my 10 kenzo bottles this is my fav. Very safe, fresh, clean. Clear citrus but not overwhelming at all. More of a a sweet fresh citrus. Reminds me of walking around Italian wine and lemon farms on the seaside, or the perfect Gin Tonic. The freshness is accompinied well with some herbal notes, not sure what, but it's nice. The main accords in the discription is spot on. Very summery. Unisex, sharp, but warm.

Un parfum très très frais, aquatique, naturel, bien citronné comme il le faut, il a vraiment tout pour plaire, sincèrement, il est l'un des parfum que j'adore mettre lors du beau temps ensoleillée, il donne une sensation de fraicheur unique, comme si on prenait une douche légèrement froide ... malgré sa projection un peu discrète après un bout de temps, la durée est normal Un parfum a vraiment saisir pour été

I’d forgotten how good this is. I’d gone through a few bottles when it was first released and I revisiting after two decades. This summer it has emerged as an easy reach. I much prefer it over mega-popular things like Blue Talisman and Bois Imperial (which is vile to me). Yuzu, lemon, some aquatic notes, without falling into marine territory, musk and a touch of cedar.

Still one of the most pleasant fragrances of all time (among those that I've experienced of course!). The scent is bright & fresh but yet so incredibly calming and smooth. I always wished it would be a bit stronger but then I suppose that might change it's character and make it less pleasant in high heat, which is when it really shines.

A delightfully different fresh, green aquatic. The yuzu and lotus are a welcome departure. I don’t pick up on the green bell pepper note. Unfortunately, it lasts only 90 minutes or so before becoming a very faint musk on the skin. That’s the only reason it’s a “like” and not a “love” for me. I can see this being a good gym scent.

I used Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil for long long time and I was looking for another perfume for male with fresh, natural, "soft" smell. Finally I found it. I got the version of 2006 so the package was different. It would be one of the best perfume for male. It is so clean and fresh. It can last for more than 6 hours!

A both uplifting and relaxing fragrance, perfect for hot summer days whatever the occasion and the place. It's a fairly simple composition, nothing groundbreaking or out of the ordinary but what it does, it does perfectly. Performance is average but for the price you can simply re-apply without worrying too much.

This is not my usual type of fragrance, but it's really good nonetheless. It's fresh but not icy. It's green, it's light. It makes me think of freshly washed vegetables. It's fresh, proportionally citrussy, and as it dries down, the warmth (a spicy earthiness perhaps) comes to the fore, which is a nice touch.

If you are a fan of citrus fragrances DO NOT miss this one. I am not sure if it is discontinued,but I have it stashed.I have 4 bottles of this. You will get the notes written in the notes pyramid. Love the musky dry down. Projects like a beast. Surprisingly long lasting compared to other fresh scents.

I bought this back in the early 2010s because apparently one of the characters from Tiger&Bunny wore this. It smells amazing without being overwhelming. Very light. It’s a nice, clean fresh citrus scent. I would gift this to a significant other but it sounds like it has been discontinued?

Quite nice! An aqua summery and soothing scent in the likes of Cool Water. Not as strong, both projection and sillage are medium at the most, but it’s nice for warmer days. Absolutely office safe. Great bottle also. A great buy, will buy a flanker next summer.

One of my early favorite perfume. Sweet and fresh, with a noticeable strange sharp scent reminding me of ant (the green pepper scent?). I wear it day or night and my wife like it. It smells expensive in an air conditioned room. Very nice, will buy another one.

Ultimate cheapy for super refreshing scent! Opening is clearly a blast of Yuzu. After the opening, I definitely got a lemon tea vibe with some green notes. Got a 2019 tester bottle for about 18$ from discounter in Japan. My absolute best buy for this summer.

Top 5 cologne. The best “light” cologne for spring and summer while still smelling manly. It warms up on me a little bit after it’s been on me for an hour or two. For the price it’s a great buy. Very fresh scent that doesn’t smell soapy or synthetic.

Such a clean and fresh scent. The yuzu comes out strong and it stays for much of the longevity. Sillage is okay on my skin and I get about 6 hours of it. I just adore the smell of this fragrance and I just wish it projected more. Overall good buy.

I love Yuzu so no problem.here, and lotus with citrus smel is simply divine! White musk and mint are so gentle. This parfume is pure asian garden with spa treatment for your sensors and soul. It's a bit private so overspray is needed! 9of10 !

I’ve come to realize I have yet to find a Kenzo fragrance I dislike, I own Kenzo Homme EDT Intense, Kenzo Homme EDP Fresh and now L’eau. And what a stunner this is! I think I have to give in and say that Kenzo is my favorite designer house.

Very citrus aquatic scent which dries down to a powered musk. I blind bought it and went though a bottle within a year. It’s a good scent at a good price. Edit: opening is great and decent projection, after 30 minutes it's a skin scent

One of the top 3 perfumes I love, along with ferrari light essence and black. I wear the latter two, but this wasn't for me(females) to wear because of the base note. I bought to my brother and he liked it! (he hates strong scents)

I love this fragrance smell. Absolutely clean and fresh, very tonic and invigorating, BUT, it lasts half an hour and projects so lightly... I guess some Ambroxan should be added to the formula to make it stand out longer.

This is just beautiful, serene and soothing! If Im in a serius meeting or with the most sensitive people this is my first choice to avoid being annoying or loud. REALLY wish the performance was better.

tried it at CDG airport , i love it but was too broke to buy it it kinda smell like soda and i think its a good blind buy since it dosent cost a lot and smells normal the only good kenzo

@trinity13 : I agree with you, this perfume is very weak in term of longevity and sillage. I put 6 heavy sprays, and it only lasts four two or three hours. But, it smells very nice

Criminally underrated freshie. My mom got me this as a present and i absolutely love it. Will be wearing a lot during summer. Performance could be better but its inexpensive.

One of the best freshies out there! For something fresh and enjoyable to smell all day long, I found that this scent is a crowd pleaser and I never tire of it.

This one is quite unisex in my taste. Doesnt last long at all. Bottle is beautiful, clear blue water is even prettier with that design than the woman version.

This has a soft, clean smell. Longevity and sillage are okay so you need to re-apply it at least once a day. Scent: 10/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 6/10