Inez & Vinoodh EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Kensington Extrait
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, challenging, and utterly unique, Byredo's 1996 is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect strong opinions, and don't even think about a blind buy. If you connect with its strange, atmospheric charm, it's an undeniable signature scent.
Kensington is a bit of a mixed bag; some will love its dirty-tea-oud combo, others will find it just a touch too 'much'. It's not a safe blind-buy, so make sure to test it on your skin before committing.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its heavy, complex accords, make it unsuitable for office and sport. The unique, powerful character leans towards date nights and formal events where you want to make a memorable, if potentially polarising, statement.
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
The prominent oud and spicy notes make this a bolder scent less suited for an office environment. However, its sophisticated and somewhat mysterious character, particularly the tea and amber drydown, can work well for dates or formal events where you want to make a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both share Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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