Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum vs Paris – Venise Eau de Parfum

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie

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2019	Year	2018
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie is a controversial flanker that some adore for its warm, clean take on the original, while others find it surprisingly harsh and artificial. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that demands a sniff before you buy.

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Our Verdict - Paris – Venise Eau de Parfum

This Chanel is elegance personified, a 'quiet luxury' scent that whispers rather than shouts. Critics moan about its fleeting nature, but devotees are happy to re-spray this delicate, effortless blend of fresh citrus and powdery florals time and again.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	21%	26%
Floral	36%	33%
Fruity	1%	4%
Green	4%	6%
Sweet	31%	24%
Warm	12%	8%
Woody	2%	4%
Earthy	2%	5%
Animalic	10%	5%
Fresh	17%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Paris – Venise EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Petitgrain 19% vs 19%

Bergamot 18% vs 20%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum

Neroli 34% Ginger 29%

Only in Paris – Venise Eau de Parfum

Lemon 23% Orange 20% Pink Pepper 17%

Shared Notes

Rose 35% vs 16%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 64%

Only in Paris – Venise Eau de Parfum

Iris 29% Neroli 25% Ylang-Ylang 15% Geranium 14%

Shared Notes

Musk 29% vs 18%

Vanilla 29% vs 17%

Tonka Bean 20% vs 17%

Benzoin 19% vs 13%

Only in Paris – Venise Eau de Parfum

Violet 17% Orris 16%

Accords

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum Paris – Venise Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

100%

52%

Powdery

91%

89%

White Floral

Iris

78%

75%

Fresh Spicy

57%

74%

Vanilla

69%

Violet Floral

64%

52%

Aromatic

62%

57%

Fresh

57%

Musky

56%

55%

Sweet

56%

52%

Amber

Floral

52%

Citrus shared

100%

Powdery shared

52%

91%

White Floral

89%

Iris

78%

Fresh Spicy shared

75%

57%

Vanilla shared

74%

69%

Violet Floral

64%

Aromatic shared

52%

62%

Fresh

57%

Musky shared

57%

56%

Sweet shared

55%

56%

Amber

52%

Floral

52%

Performance

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum Paris – Venise Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate sillage and subtle longevity make it suitable for office and casual wear without overwhelming. The warm, comforting drydown also lends itself to more intimate date settings. It's less ideal for formal events due to its perceived lack of depth and for sport as it's not a truly 'fresh' scent.

Paris – Venise Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its clean, inoffensive, and soft projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While it has an undeniable elegance suitable for formal events, its intimate nature prevents it from making a grand statement, and its delicate composition isn't well-suited for sport.