Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette bottle Summer by Kenzo
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Animalique Eau de Parfum bottle Animalique

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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 - Animalique Eau de Parfum
Don't let the name fool you - Animalique isn't a primal beast, it's a sophisticated suede that's deeply alluring and divisive. While some love its creamy, clean elegance, others are underwhelmed, expecting something far wilder from its moniker.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 28%
Floral 23% 26%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 17% 16%
Warm 7% 10%
Woody 14% 6%
Earthy 5% 8%
Animalic 8% 14%
Fresh 23% 21%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 33% vs 48%
Bergamot 31% vs 51%
Only in Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Citrus 35%
Shared Notes
Mimosa 24% vs 46%
Violet 14% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Amber 19% vs 29%
Only in Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Musk 23% Woody 20% Styrax 19% Cedar 19%
Only in Animalique Eau de Parfum
Suede 41% Tobacco 29%

Accords

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette Animalique Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
95%
Floral
54%
93%
Yellow Floral
54%
Leather
78%
68%
Citrus
51%
Musky
65%
62%
Sweet
54%
Tobacco
62%
Amber
60%
58%
Fresh
56%
Almond
52%
Woody
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
95%
54%
Yellow Floral shared
93%
54%
78%
68%
Musky shared
51%
65%
Sweet shared
62%
54%
62%
60%
58%
56%
52%

Performance

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette Animalique 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.

Animalique Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and smooth, warm character make it versatile for many settings, excelling on dates or casual outings where its sensual quality can shine. However, the strong initial leather notes may be a bit much for a formal office setting, though it's generally deemed inoffensive after the dry-down.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
88%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Musky, Yellow Floral accords and Violet, Mimosa notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Animalique Eau de Parfum
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