Kenzo World Eau de Toilette bottle Kenzo World
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2018 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum bottle Sheer Beauty

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kenzo World Eau de Toilette
A divisive scent that some adore for its clean, comforting Nivea-like aura, while others find it unremarkable, synthetic, or headache-inducing. It's a soft, feminine floral for those who want a gentle, inoffensive presence, but don't expect anything groundbreaking.
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Our Verdict - Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum
Calvin Klein's Sheer Beauty might be called 'Sheer' for its fleeting nature as much as its delicate scent profile. A pleasant, unassuming fruity floral with a sparkling Bellini kick, it's a solid choice for those who prefer their fragrance to be a subtle whisper, though many wish it had more staying power.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 10%
Floral 36% 31%
Fruity 15% 18%
Green 8% 4%
Sweet 25% 29%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 8% 9%
Earthy 2% 0%
Animalic 6% 12%
Fresh 20% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kenzo World EdT
Sheer Beauty EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 37% vs 33%
Only in Kenzo World Eau de Toilette
Pear 63%
Only in Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum
Bellini 37% Red Berries 30%
Shared Notes
Peony 38% vs 40%
Only in Kenzo World Eau de Toilette
Almond Blossom 37% Rose 25%
Only in Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 37% Lily 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 19% vs 39%
Vanilla 15% vs 28%
Sandalwood 14% vs 31%
Only in Kenzo World Eau de Toilette
Orris 18% Violet 17% Iso E Super 16%

Accords

Kenzo World Eau de Toilette Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
78%
50%
Fruity
100%
65%
Fresh
74%
Citrus
72%
Vanilla
69%
65%
Powdery
58%
58%
Sweet
65%
58%
Rose
55%
Musky
58%
52%
Woody
44%
Iris
Floral shared
100%
78%
Fruity shared
50%
100%
Fresh shared
65%
74%
72%
69%
Powdery shared
65%
58%
Sweet shared
58%
65%
58%
Musky shared
55%
58%
52%
44%

Performance

Kenzo World Eau de Toilette Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kenzo World Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its soft sillage and 'clean' character make it ideal for office wear and casual daytime outings, as many reviewers noted its inoffensiveness. However, its understated nature means it won't shine for dates or formal events where a more impactful fragrance is often preferred.

Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This perfume's soft sillage and short longevity make it perfect for close-quarter settings like the office or gym, where subtlety is key. Its fresh, clean, and fruity-floral accords are universally appealing for casual daytime wear, though its light nature might struggle to make an impact on a formal evening out or a romantic date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
91%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Floral, Fresh accords and Peony, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kenzo World Eau de Toilette
Sheer Beauty Eau de Parfum
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