Peace

Before owning any Kenzo scents this one was my 'must-have'...a unisex oriental woody!! Then, I found it was a limited edition :-(, and I'd missed it...Now though, thanks to two wonderful members- one who sent it when I showed interest in it-and one who surprised me with it, I have two generous samples!! And I absolutely love it... This could be called linear by some, as it does not really 'evolve' much, but it does have the perfect blend of freshness(from the mandarin), sweetness (tonka and heliotrope) and a dark, slightly smoky woodiness (vanilla, musk and cedar). I can honestly say to the member who said it is good for walking in the sun: You were right! I took my 3ml sample and applied it gingerly (not having a lot), but could not really 'feel' it; so I doused on more (nearly half the sample!) and got a pleasant soft, smooth wood-sweet light incense aroma, nice! Then, while walking my two dogs in the forest, (under full October sun) this came alive...The mandarin adds to the sweet smoothness but is not a major player, the cedar (when warmed) is so very elegant, and the drydown was what I was looking for:-). A subtly sweet, smooth & powdery floral musk with a incensy feel-with just enough wood; nowhere near the heavy hippy vibe the box made me os-magine. This is more a scent for hippies of the naughties-subtle, understated and ever so slightly mysterious... Sillage: very close, but intruiging Longevity: good Overall: 4.25/5 The massive smells of the hippy era (Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musky ambers) may have faded in popularity; but, if you want something vaguely incensy, subtly sweet with a lovely floral woody aura...this is your scent. It is perfect for guys who want something rich, elegant and subtle; or for the woman who wants something besides a floral explosion crossed with a fruit salad. This blends well the smooth floralcy of heliotrope with the richness of woods and some oriental notes, yet keeps it light and fresh with a very subtle cirus accent. Well done, Kenzo!!

A heavenly heliotrope perfume, heavy on the musk with a creamy, masculine edge. The scent inside is clean & white - a simple, subtle scent with a wonderfully spicy "fog". Woodsy & dry - the cedar plays King to the Heliotrope Queen, with only a whisper of vanilla. Akin to Kenzo Power, it draws similarities from other great heliotrope scents with the powder suped-up & the sugar turned down low. Less sweet than MyQueen & without the violets, less thick than Teint de Neige, with a similar creamy-powdery-musk to Amour & Kenzoki Rice Steam. It reminds me most definitely of the last gasps of Bvlgari Black....infact, to me it is a "white" version! Definitely has masculine qualities, but very wearable by women...one to steal from your lover. Another Kenzo through & through.

This perfume is like a second-skin. A bit of a putty smell, ever-so-slightly sweet and musky to my nose. This is the one no one will really know you're wearing, it's just you-- a little more intense. Lovely and complex, yet somehow very straightforward. If you're looking for something very human-like, do not question. Just buy it. I tried it in Ulta and couldn't stop thinking about it. Weeks later, I actually stopped by the store to spray myself before a date because I couldn't afford to buy it. I eventually did buy it and it is now my signature. Hard to find now, by the way, but sometimes the Perfumania-type stores in malls carry it for a bargain ($35-45.) Try there before ordering online.

This dear sweetheart is my comfort scent, at least during warmer seasons. It's happy and joyous. Musk feels sometimes bit too loud; it depends on day if I like musk or not. It's milky. It's walking under sun, a funny composition of tangerine and warm milky blanket. I seem to be more unisex fragrance girl than feminine, so I really go crazy of this one. It's not too sweet. It's soft and has some nice bold, vibrant character I like at the same time. I don't know what I'm going to do after I use my bottle; it's too hard to even think about loosing this lovely and quite unique scent for ever. I hate all sorts of LE and discontinued scents if they have been good!

It's so strange... here on fragrantica the main note is listed as 'musk', which many of the reviewers have confirmed, but my memory of this (from 2008!) is that it smelled very citrus... tangerine, actually! I LOVED it then and have been wanting it ever since, but now I'm wondering if I would still love it. PS - isn't this the coolest packaging ever?? I <3 anything "vintage". :) And I love that it's "unisex"!