Tokyo by Kenzo

You prepare yourself for the big meeting...it will start in just a few minutes. You are surrounded by the hustle and bustle of meaningless motions, everything feels tight. Tight suits, tight ties, tight glances, tight smiles...you wish there was a way to depart, even for a moment. You inhale deeply and close your eyes...You awaken in the center of an immense cedar forest, lost from all of civilization. The heat of the rising sun gently warms the earth and grass around you - the lemon yellow rays creep steadily toward you. The wind sweeps through these gentle giants carrying their peppered ponderings and a clear rush of calming coolness. Everything else fades away - you are one with the earth and the wind, with nature and the sun. Your skin soaks in the infinite beauty of nature in solitude; you are renewed and invigorated. Your consciousness trickles back into reality - the meeting has begun yet you feel nothing but resolution. Your body still tingling from the kiss of cedar and lemon, pepper and cool wind, and the warmth of nature at peace. You are ready for war. Day 86 - White noise Listening to: The Gathering - My Electricity Notes: This was one of my first fragrances, ever. It spurred my love of peppered woods and the soft touch of centering nutmeg. The description states this fume is of deep darkness - I experience the exact opposite! I am elated in the presence of this simple and beautiful fume. It is undoubtedly synthetic, but there is something serene in its presentation. It opens with an invigorating blend of pink pepper and lemons...one sniff puts a smile on my face and eases my nerves ever so slightly. I cannot really sense ginger in here (it usually tingles on the skin) but it could lend to the brightness of the opening. The core of this fume is a wonderful interpretation of cedar - powerful yet peaceful. There is the slightest hint of a warming nutmeg and the rush of a cool breeze from deep within the fume...it stays a slightly smoky and peppery cedar and warm nutmeg for 6 to 8 hours (I don't get how people say this disappears in a few hours...I finished my original bottle from 2008 and the replacement from 2013 is the same). It does quiet significantly around 5 or 6 hours, but it maintains the presence of spiced wood and musk until the 10 hour mark. Ultimately, this is a subtle yet powerful representation of the wonder of cedar and the strength of nature...a delight for all to experience!

This is a fragrance I always forget I have, but am pleasantly surprised when I rediscover it. That is not to call it nondescript - rather, I would say its implementation of a prominent combination of pink pepper and green tea (at least for me) makes for a rather interesting take on a spicy men's fragrance. For lack of better terms, this fragrance is very "Seattle" - it always seems to come alive for me when I'm in the city on a rainy day. It's soft, though, and that's really where I land on "like" as opposed to "love." It was a complete blind buy for me, and I would say that's safe to do. If you're intrigued by the notes like I was - I always tend to gravitate towards scents with pink pepper, and this is no exception - then give it a whirl. These days, it certainly won't cost you all that much to try. Editing to say that, since writing this review, I have made an effort to wear it more. I have fallen in love with this interesting spicy fragrance all the more now! Still have problems with performance and sillage - have to spray quite a bit for it to be noticeable - but when I get it on my clothes, it's such a nice scent that lasts for days. Still love you after all of these years, Kenzo!

What a beautiful scent. I only received this early today but it is already one of my favourites, I’m not being rash either just because it’s new to me. It’s a soft spicy woody scent predominantly, it is rather dry but the composition is very smooth and well rounded. I don’t find any of the notes dominate the fragrance, the spices are calm and balanced, not loud and harsh. You do pick up fresh ginger root on the opening. Then the fragrance comes through like tea & spices, with the woody notes being the base of the scent. It’s actually pretty unique, without being ‘out there’ or unusual either. Just lovely and fairly simple. I think it shares something with Tea Tonique by Miller Harris, though I’m not saying they are the same. It certainly isn’t an everlasting nuclear fragrance... but it isn’t supposed to be, it’s not that kind of fragrance.

I "blind" bought this for hubby based on your comments, our positive experience with Kenzo scents and the ginger opening. Thanks for the tips. It is a new favorite of mine and great for fall. This smells like a contrast of light and dark. At first a bright blast of citrus, ginger and zing tickles the nose. Then, the top notes zip away quickly, and a wonderful five-spice aromatic woods aroma plays for a few hours. Longevity is a bit modest yet the arm's-length sillage is nice for those who want to smell it. It won't overpower. I like that it is not sweet but is zesty. Also I'm thinking that this will not smell good on some people. It does work in our case. After buying the original m7 about 10 years ago, this is the best scent for cooler weather I've smelled that we both like.

This is a very unique frag and It's one of my favourites. It begins very spicy until the tea note begins to dominate then the spicyness goes and it mellows into a zen like sort of state. It sticks to the skin within 1-2hrs so if you're trying to impress someone you'd prob have to invade their personal space. Tokyo should be worn on rainy days. It complements the smell and I think the rain might actually help with the projection. If you're familiar with the frag, just imagine what it would smell like after the rain has fallen, the place is still damp and smell of the rain still lingers. My theory is that the warm moist atmosphere might actually prolong the life and quality of the smell. with a little help from mother nature this smell will surpass amazing 8/10

This fragrance brought me back so many memories of 2007, Tokyo By Kenzo was my first ever fragrance my father bought for me, I’ve used this in my primary school years and garnered plenty of attention with this, everyone loved the fresh yet warm spicy scent of it as it projects the whole classroom (i remember getting scolded by my classteacher whom was scent sensitive for this) I also love how this fragrance portrays tokyo vibes of 2007 in the international lens, i believe this would be a great fragrance to wear for a fun memorable night, strolling the streets of elite tokyo (preferrably Ginza/Chiyoda) for a dinner in the posh contemporary restaurants & nightclubs of Tokyo

I love this scent! My father used this one for a while, and maybe because of that I think that this smells like a real man! Both sillage and longevety is more than average on my skin! 6-8 hours. I have fairly dry skin, so 6-8 hours is actually very good! It is fresh, I get some citrus, and some delicious spices! Go for this one guys! It is very affordable! I paid about $40 US for a 3.4oz/100ml bottle, and that was included shipping to Norway.. Sometimes I even spray a couple of sprays before I go to bed! Thats how much I like it! :-) In my eyes, this is by far Kenzo's best offering! You just cant go wrong with this one!

This has been one of my favorite fragrances for a few years now. I think it's a really mild but sophisticated scent. I wish it wasn't discontinued. What I smell most is the citrus plus the hint of spices. The ginger gives it a pepperiness that feels a little green at the same time. It's clean, unoffensive, subtle and yet also noticeable. This was a go to for wearing to work for me. Unlike a lot of other citrus heavy fragrances, I don't see this restricted to warm weather. It's quite versatile. Like other Kenzo fragrances, it's a bit avant-garde in the men's fragrance game and unique, which I appreciate.

if you are like me and want to smell something different from the usuals then this what you go for.bought blind and cheap as well and will say it was money well spent for what am getting out of this bottle. Am not going to bullshit anyone with notes and all here but this is a good spicy fragrance.the dry down is like a drug to me.i mean i just cant enough of it.It's simply awakening my senses and i dont usually say that about most fragrances,honest. If I had relied on reviews from basenotes then I wouldnt have gone ahead to get it but to every nose his own and to me this is bliss. recomend you try it.

I still have the stock bottle from 2008 in my drawer. Im married now and have 2 kids and still think about this smell. It reminds of a forest, at night, with a warm breeze and you just smell those pine needles and pine cones. Such a vibe I tell you. I've never smelled anything like this ever again. It was moving. The captivating part was that if you were standing still the nostalgia was driving in a car with that forest breeze hitting your face. That's what had the people around me when I wore this.

A smooth spicy ginger, with citruses and woods. That tea note helps it stand out a bit more too. Not a super unique scent, but in this day, I'd call it fairly unique for a fresh scent. Smells great, lasts a great time for a freshie, and projects well. If this were still in production, I could see this catching some momentum. One of my favorite fresh fragrances. If anyone knows of a good clone, please let me know

One of my favorite colognes. This fragrance reminds me of hiking in one of the many cloud forests here in Costa Rica. The smell of heavy rain and forests... if GREEN could smell this would be a serious candidate. My only gripe is that performance and longevity are average to poor. Unfortunately this cologne has been discontinued, but hey... at lease I can still go trekking in of our cloud forests. :)

A very nice masculine fragrance, associated with a lot of memories on my side, and which has unfortunately been withdrawn from the market. A very striking scent, since at least ten years after I last smelled it, I still remember its nutmeg, pink pepper and citrus scent wonderfully, at once slightly sweet, damp and spicy/pungent. I'd love to hear any recommendations for something similar!

I got this one at a sale from a store and it was a BOGO. Unbelievable type of deal for a great scent. This is an extremely modern fragrance, it is young but edgy at the same time. I think this is a pretty versatile scent and it can definitely be pulled out in the colder months. If you are looking for an oriental spicy that is easy on the nose, you should try this one out.

I had the pleasure of using it in 2009. It is one of those fragances that gets etched into your memory, and is impossible to forget. The waft of the sillage when you wear this perfume is a total head turner that entraps to those who smell it. It's the kind of perfume that I would buy hands down immediately if i could get my hands on it.

I've read so many bad reviews about Tokyo by Kenzo, but I can't really understand the reason why. For me, Tokyo is a delicious combination of orange, green tea and ginger. The strongest note in it is the ginger, and it lingers for around 5 hours on my skin. It may not be groundbreaking, but it's nice, safe and suitable for any event.

Fresh, light and citrusy. Sillage and longevity strong. Has a sweet undertone. Initial spray sparkles with ginger and as it dries down the lemon and spices are noticeable. Very pleasant. I wish the ginger was stronger and longer, because as it wanes, the exotic charisma of this scent fades to something familiar and not as special.

The one that got me into fragrances. It was sharp, refreshing, challenging. The best thing young me had ever tried. If they rereleased it I'd buy it again and again and again. Closest I've found is Heliaca by Le Couvent Maison and I highly recommend checking it out.

I LOVE THIS ONE. I bought it blind, thinking it would be something sharp and strong like Armani Attitude (based on a bare sniff of the cap) but I got something so much better!! The scent is subtle but in a good way. Imagine green tea with a dash of masculinity.

A very nice clove fragrance that is also young. It is oriental, yet modern, with no excess on musky notes. It is really energizing without being too generic or exaggerated on the citrus notes that you find in a lot of fragrances. Original, yes.