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Which Should You Buy?
A green-tea-and-blackcurrant top over a clean white-cedar base, Kensington Gardens is a soft three-note woody-fruity composition. Spring and summer daytime wear for those who want a calm, modern aromatic without spice or sweetness.
This one's a proper divisive scent, true to its name. You'll either love its weird, smoky blackcurrant tea vibe or recoil from its 'cat pee' and 'BBQ sauce' undertones. Definitely not a blind buy, but if it clicks for you, it's a unique and captivating masterpiece.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 2% |
| Fruity | 26% | 13% |
| Green | 28% | 37% |
| Sweet | 8% | 5% |
| Warm | 0% | 6% |
| Woody | 28% | 20% |
| Earthy | 8% | 16% |
| Animalic | 0% | 2% |
| Fresh | 25% | 19% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Green tea, blackcurrant and a clean white cedar base read as fresh spring and summer wear; brand explicitly positions for "summer morning" and "active lifestyle". Too transparent for fall depth or winter warmth.
Occasions
Calm fresh-fruity-woody profile and moderate projection make it office-friendly and casual-perfect; the activity-friendly vibe extends to light sport but the simplicity lacks formal-evening gravitas.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong, unique character and moderate sillage make it less ideal for office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its bold and mysterious allure is well-suited for dates and edgy casual outings, particularly in colder weather as noted by reviewers. The smoky and woody accords might be too informal for many formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Green, Fruity accords and Blackcurrant notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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