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Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette bottle Flower by Kenzo Oriental EDT
EDT Concentration Parfum
F Gender U
2005 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££££
Makalu Parfum bottle Makalu Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo Oriental EDT
This isn't your mum's Flower. Kenzo Oriental is a divisive beast: a love-it-or-hate-it incense bomb that captivates with its meditative depth, or repels with a sharp, 'unnatural' opening. If you appreciate a confident, smoky oriental, you'll mourn its discontinuation.
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Our Verdict - Makalu Parfum
This one's a proper divisive scent; you'll either get an intriguing, smoky wood or a sharpie-and-plastic mess. Definitely sample first, as it's not a safe blind buy by any stretch.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Flower by Kenzo Oriental EDT
Makalu Parfum

Notes

Accords

Flower by Kenzo Oriental Makalu
100%
Amber
78%
Woody
100%
92%
Smoky
70%
80%
Warm Spicy
58%
78%
Vanilla
76%
Balsamic
73%
72%
Floral
70%
Powdery
56%
Leather
66%
Sweet
58%
46%
Rose
56%
Amber shared
100%
78%
100%
Smoky shared
92%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
58%
78%
Balsamic shared
76%
73%
72%
Powdery shared
70%
56%
66%
58%
Rose shared
46%
56%

Performance

Flower by Kenzo Oriental Makalu
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Flower by Kenzo Oriental

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its prominent smoky and amber accords and moderate sillage make it too heavy for most offices. However, its sophisticated and warm character, combined with a sensual vanilla dry-down, is perfect for dates and evening events, creating an inviting yet intriguing aura.

Makalu

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong woody, amber and smoky profile, Makalu leans away from casual wear or the office. Its unique and bold character makes it better suited for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement without being overpowering.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, smoky, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Flower by Kenzo Oriental EDT
Makalu Parfum
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