L'Eau Pure

L'Eau Pure Kenzo is a citrus, aquatic, and aromatic fragrance. Its opening is citrusy and very aquatic, with that Aquozone accord combined with citron and other citrus fruits that reminds me of fragrances from the mid-2000s. A musky note is also noticeably present from the beginning. The development of this fragrance is almost linear, starting very citrusy and aquatic and gradually adding floral notes until reaching the dry-down phase where musk and a woody accord are perceived. It's quite pleasant and fresh. Pure Kenzo is wearable on very hot days from spring to summer, primarily for daytime use, as it provides a dose of freshness and an energetic feeling that makes it a pleasure to wear. It's best suited for casual, everyday wear, at school, and at the office. For a fresh fragrance, its longevity has been very impressive on me, lasting more than 8 hours, with a noticeable sillage in the first few hours. In short, I want to emphasize that this fragrance doesn't follow current trends, but rather nods to the fresh, fruity, and aquatic fragrances of the mid-2000s. For that reason, I'm not sure how it will be received. Personally, I really liked it, and it also has good performance. It can be shared because the scent is unisex, so I think I could buy it and share it.

Almost a carbon copy of "CK2" from Calvin Klein. There are a few very minor differenses though. "CK2" has more blue watery freshness whereas "L,eau Pure" is a bit greener turning cucumbery later. The minerality (wet stone) of "CK2" lingers longer, whereas "L,eau Pure" turns softer and soapy clean but in a funny way. I kept looking for fresh coconut to be a note but no, it is not. Nonetheless, there is a tender soft coconut scent (maybe white musk and sandelwood). I find that note as well in the Body shops now discontinued "Italian summer fig". I am wearing both scents right now, and there is not much to tell them apart. However "CK2" dries out to a dry mineral note, "L,eau Pure" turns soft coconut. It has a few family traits with "Noa" from Cacherel, It is in the same vein of soft, clean and non sugary.

****** I slid through Jc Pennys to pick up the new eternity Amber essence and they had this kezo on display , threw about 5-6 good sprays on my forearm about an hour ago, & I’ll just say the first 30 minutes was divisive and kinda difficult to navigate what exactly I was dealing with, but now that it’s been about an hour on my skin, I’mma bout ready to run back and get a bottle. Very clean fresh and 100% a solid summer frag if you can get past the first 30 minutes or so. Well done kenzo. At first it reminded me of este lauder pleasures for men, I still feel the same way in that regard, however this is a much more modern take on that scent profile without the oak moss Happy sniffi’N THE END.

Really beautiful fragrance, mineral and fresh, like a sunny day by a clear rockpool that is regularly refreshed by the incoming tide. I know this fragrance profile (ozonic aquatic) is out of fashion but I could care less - this is a lovely thing, best new designer perfume I have come across in a long while. I have already ordered a second bottle as I am powering through the first (a small one, only a 30ml) and my husband is eyeing it jealously. EDIT: I have been layering this with Etat Libre d'Orange 'You or Someone Like You' and the mint blends beautifully with the water notes. It smells like springtime in my house!

Kenzo is great at creating "harmless" fragrances for the smarter population that does not want to stand out in a vulgar way. L'eau Pure is fresh and clean - it leaves a delicate trail and it's pleasant to wear. To me it smells of some Guerlain Aqua Allegoria or Hermes Jardins. I love it!