Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette bottle Summer by Kenzo
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Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Junoon Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
A universally adored summer staple, Kenzo Summer is the mimosa queen we all miss. Its sunny, clean, and warm embrace makes it a true cult classic, leaving many desperately searching for a suitable replacement.
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Our Verdict - Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
A creamy, powdery violet-vanilla stunner that’s constantly battling its own atomiser. Love-at-first-sniff for many, but others find it too sour, dusty, or just plain boring. Prepare for a full-on scent journey.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 26%
Floral 23% 24%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 6% 5%
Sweet 17% 23%
Warm 7% 3%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 5% 5%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 23% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Summer by Kenzo EdT
Junoon Noir EdP

Notes

Only in Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Citrus 35% Lemon 33% Bergamot 32%
Only in Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
Kumquat 59% Lime 41%
Shared Notes
Violet 14% vs 31%
Jasmine 13% vs 21%
Only in Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Mimosa 25% Almond 16% Freesia 15%
Only in Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
Orris 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 23% vs 25%
Cedar 18% vs 17%
Only in Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Amber 20% Woody 20% Styrax 19%
Only in Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 35% Sandalwood 22%

Accords

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
95%
Floral
46%
68%
Citrus
67%
Vanilla
67%
52%
Woody
66%
64%
White Floral
52%
62%
Sweet
58%
Fresh
48%
Iris
58%
56%
Almond
51%
Musky
51%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
95%
46%
Citrus shared
68%
67%
67%
Woody shared
52%
66%
White Floral shared
64%
52%
62%
Fresh shared
58%
48%
58%
56%
Musky shared
51%
51%

Performance

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and soft projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear. The intimate sillage and clean, soapy character limit its suitability for more formal or sporty occasions.

Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its soft-to-moderate projection and 'clean' vibe make it suitable for office wear, though it really shines in intimate settings. Many reviews highlight its elegant and romantic feel, making it perfect for dates, formal events, or simply feeling put-together on a casual day. It's definitely not one for sport due to its delicate character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
90%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Citrus, Woody accords and Lily Of The Valley, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
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