Summer by Kenzo

Once it fully develops it's sensual. To me this seems as mimosa throughout and throughout, BUT, on different minutes I sniff the other notes too. It's like they are dancing on my skin; other seconds I feel intense lily of the valley, on other I feel the cedar, sometimes the citruses are refreshing,so odd yet so beautiful! Unique indeed! Can be layered in my opinion, for i will layer some patchouli underneath it just to intensify sillage and projection. Mimosa is always present. Happy to have met such an interpretation of mimosa. This is sunshine in a bottle! Top notes of bergamot and lemon: well honestly the opening is like I'm entering a grocery store. Doesn't really feel as citrusy but it rather reminds me of green leaves and vegetables. But all the citrusy notes do emerge later. Mimosa and violet: right after leaving the grocery store I enter the florist's fridge. I kid you not, for the next two or three minutes Summer feels exactly like the inside of a florist's fridge, where all flowers are kept, BUT, it quickly gets so so warm! Lily of the valley is prevalent and then mimosa really shows up and starts settling. Clean, it has white musk as well, white musk is clean. Violet is powdery, not always in the front. it's a little tart. Musk: undetectable to me for the most part Amber: not an intense though, enough to give warmth,not smokey Woods: also not intense at all. Yes I smell them here and there, but I just think the base in Summer Kenzo is only to provide longevity, not really stand out. Overall a yes from me. Can be layered and worn on it's own. Longevity is up to six hours; a fair amount of time. Sillage is soft, it stays close to the skin Suitable for all ages, especially the younger ones, teens. Casual clothing will pair nicely. Also summer dresses. Well obviously summer dresses...

@badgerbruno, im afraid you wont be able to ever replace this unique scent from Kenzo...i have had this and its truly a masterpiece. There are a few lovely ones you could try though, ive had them before and if you like powdery and yellow florals, along the lines of Summer, then give these a go: -Bvlgari's famous Femme - magnificent, -Lancome, Poême - one of my top 5. -Versace femme - sultry, creamy, i have reviewed it previously, -Armani Idole - super unique, rare and different, no one could guess what youre wearing with this one :) -Issey Miyake A Drop on a Cloud, or was it A Drop on a Petal...it was a limited edition i had years ago, dont think its on Fragrantica. Was a beautiful, soft, flowery fragrance with something unique in it. -Also i suggest maybe test Lolita Lempicka's Si, the one shaped like a clover...its gorgeously spicy and soft, one of the best 'yellow' frags out there. -maybe also give Burberry Body a shot? (One of my top scents). But yes, nothing quite like Kenzo...all their scents are very special, from Flower, Jungle, to Amour. And Summer is the only frag i love with Mimosa in it, others that have used Mimosa, like Paris Hilton for instance, smell horrid to me, very dusty as if the juice has expired. Ah yes, before i forget, Cacharel Eden is another winner. Flowers, powdery, velvety, intimate...very sensual, strong and powerful, and theres nothing like it out there. So see, there are a few options i guess :) to take away the sad fact that sometimes one cant find a favorite frag anymore :( i also feel the same about a lot of scents that are impossible to find nowdays. Upsetting what designers can do to loyal followers, just to keep the perfume cycle going in the name of business :( Ops, dont know why this got posted twice!? Sorry

@badgerbruno, im afraid you wont be able to ever replace this unique scent from Kenzo...i have had this and its truly a masterpiece. There are a few lovely ones you could try though, ive had them before and if you like powdery and yellow florals, along the lines of Summer, then give these a go: -Bvlgari's famous Femme - magnificent, -Lancome, Poême - one of my top 5. -Versace femme - sultry, creamy, i have reviewed it previously, -Armani Idole - super unique, rare and different, no one could guess what youre wearing with this one :) -Issey Miyake A Drop on a Cloud, or was it A Drop on a Petal...it was a limited edition i had years ago, dont think its on Fragrantica. Was a beautiful, soft, flowery fragrance with something unique in it. -Also i suggest maybe test Lolita Lempicka's Si, the one shaped like a clover...its gorgeously spicy and soft, one of the best 'yellow' frags out there. -maybe also give Burberry Body a shot? (One of my top scents). But yes, nothing quite like Kenzo...all their scents are very special, from Flower, Jungle, to Amour. And Summer is the only frag i love with Mimosa in it, others that have used Mimosa, like Paris Hilton for instance, smell horrid to me, very dusty as if the juice has expired. Ah yes, before i forget, Cacharel Eden is another winner. Flowers, powdery, velvety, intimate...very sensual, strong and powerful, and theres nothing like it out there. So see, there are a few options i guess :) to take away the sad fact that sometimes one cant find a favorite frag anymore :( i also feel the same about a lot of scents that are impossible to find nowdays. Upsetting what designers can do to loyal followers, just to keep the perfume cycle going in the name of business :(

I registered here just to write my review on this particular perfume, as I myself am overjoyed that I got it and want to share this joy. I received a sample size some 15 years ago and fell in love with it, asking my dad to bring it from the trip he was going to. He brought Kenzo Flower instead of Summer saying that this fragrance is no longer in stores and I tried hard to hide my dissapointment. Years and years I was desperately looking for something clean, soapy and chic at the same time and none of the bottles in my shelf made it to become my very favourite signature scent. Until not sure what made me remember about this perfume. I was determined to find it and I did. I ordered one and as soon I received it, I just fell into a time capsule of such a nostalgy and joy! The way the scent plays on my skin and clothes is just incredible and even though many reviewers do not like the soapiness it gives, I absolutelly love it in the combination of other notes of fresh flowers and powder. It is not just another fresh scent, it has a soul and I trully think that if you want to charm someone, this is it. Another story is really the pain of it being discontinued... If you are able to find it, the price will be high. I bought 3 bottles and consider it as an investment in my overall image and my great mood when I wear it.

This is unique and I'm dying to get a bottle of it. I only have a mini and I treasure it . I didn't know I could love mimosa until I tried summer by kenzo. The mimosa here is fluffy creamy sunshine It's a chameleon that changes according to the season . It's clean soapy fresh floral with hints of green in summer It's a cloud of creamy lotiony powdery almondy mimosa in winter It's perfect all year round. It's natural ,smooth and feminine. The notes blends together seemlessly the bright uplifting citrus and dewy green fresh white flowers with a hint of indole from jasmine softened by subtle musk and creamy milky almonds and there's a little sweetness and a subtle woodiness adorned by this beautiful powdery veil from violet and all of these notes supports the stunning fluffy sophisticated warm mimosa. There's hints of baby powder or baby lotion and a buttery feel to it. It's divine You wear this and the world became peaceful,safe and calm and you feel relaxed ,adored and carefree in the embrace of your beloved one while sitting in a beautiful summer meadow. It may seem simple but it's complex and well made . It's light ,airy , delicate, uplifting,warm, clean,fresh,sophisticated and feminine .