Kenzo Amour I Love U Eau de Parfum bottle Kenzo Amour I Love U
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2012 Year 2005
££ Price Tier ££
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Our Verdict - Kenzo Amour I Love U Eau de Parfum
A pretty bottle with a pretty scent, Kenzo Amour I Love U is a fleeting springtime romance. It's a crowd-pleaser that won't offend, but its poor longevity leaves many wanting more than a momentary flirtation.
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Our Verdict - Essential Eau de Parfum
Angel Schlesser's Essential is a charmingly understated 'your skin but better' scent, loved for its clean, fresh allure but occasionally criticised for its subtle performance. Ideal for those who prefer their presence felt, not announced, though some perceive it as simply 'plain'.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 15%
Floral 26% 28%
Fruity 10% 15%
Green 3% 6%
Sweet 11% 14%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 13% 19%
Earthy 2% 4%
Animalic 16% 7%
Fresh 26% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kenzo Amour I Love U EdP
Essential EdP

Notes

Only in Kenzo Amour I Love U Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 100%
Only in Essential Eau de Parfum
Red Currant 54% Bergamot 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 35% vs 20%
Violet 26% vs 22%
Only in Kenzo Amour I Love U Eau de Parfum
Peach Blossom 39%
Only in Essential Eau de Parfum
Peony 32% Freesia 26%
Shared Notes
Musk 59% vs 29%
Cedar 40% vs 17%
Only in Essential Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 31% Vetiver 23%

Accords

Kenzo Amour I Love U Eau de Parfum Essential Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
100%
50%
Woody
81%
77%
Citrus
54%
45%
Fresh
75%
73%
Rose
62%
68%
Powdery
73%
61%
Musky
55%
50%
Fruity
61%
Aromatic
52%
Floral shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
50%
81%
Citrus shared
77%
54%
Fresh shared
45%
75%
Rose shared
73%
62%
Powdery shared
68%
73%
Musky shared
61%
55%
Fruity shared
50%
61%
52%

Performance

Kenzo Amour I Love U Eau de Parfum Essential Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kenzo Amour I Love U Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, light floral and citrus nature makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings as it's unobtrusive. The reported poor longevity and sillage mean it fades too quickly for a date or formal event, though it could work for light activity.

Essential Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle projection makes it perfect for office wear or casual daily use. While not a powerhouse, its intimate nature could suit a close-contact date, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Woody, Fresh accords and Rose, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Kenzo Amour I Love U Eau de Parfum
Essential Eau de Parfum
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