Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum vs Putain des Palaces Eau de Parfum

Flower by Kenzo

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2000	Year	2006
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum

Flower by Kenzo is a divisive modern classic. Loved by devotees for its incredibly comforting, powdery softness and nostalgic charm, others find its prominent talc-like quality too old-fashioned or even headache-inducing. It's a true love-it-or-hate-it scent.

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Our Verdict - Putain des Palaces Eau de Parfum

This is ELDO through and through: a divisive, challenging scent that either bewitches with its 'dirty clean' powdery violet and leather, or repulses with its 'baby wipe and bum crack' funk. It's a risk, but for some, it's an addictive, sensual triumph.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	9%
Floral	38%	30%
Fruity	7%	1%
Green	5%	3%
Sweet	31%	25%
Warm	11%	16%
Woody	3%	5%
Earthy	5%	7%
Animalic	14%	20%
Fresh	9%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Putain des Palaces EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Rose 33% Hawthorn 26% Blackcurrant 22% Mandarin 19%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum

Rose 33% Hawthorn 26% Blackcurrant 22% Mandarin 19%

Shared Notes

Violet 31% vs 13%

Rose 27% vs 10%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum

Opoponax 21% Jasmine 20%

Only in Putain des Palaces Eau de Parfum

Powdery 16% Leather 12% Musk 11% Amber 11% Ginger 9% Mandarin 9% Lily Of The Valley 8%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum

Musk 35% Vanilla 35% Incense 29%

Accords

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum Putain des Palaces Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

100%

89%

Floral

86%

Violet Floral

57%

73%

Rose

45%

70%

Amber

45%

68%

Vanilla

68%

Musky

49%

62%

Sweet

60%

Balsamic

Leather

52%

49%

Smoky

Animalic

47%

Powdery shared

100%

Floral

89%

Violet Floral shared

86%

57%

Rose shared

73%

45%

Amber shared

70%

45%

Vanilla

68%

Musky shared

68%

49%

Sweet

62%

Balsamic

60%

Leather

52%

Smoky

49%

Animalic

47%

Performance

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum Putain des Palaces Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer Autumn Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

While its soft sillage and clean accords make it suitable for the office or casual wear, the distinct powdery character might be a bit too intimate for formal events. Reviews frequently mention its comforting, 'everyday' quality, making it ideal for casual settings and even as a pre-bedtime scent.

Putain des Palaces Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and intimate, suggestive accords make it unsuitable for professional settings and too heavy for sport. It shines on a date or for intimate moments, particularly as many find it a 'skin scent' that's sexy and unique. For casual wear, it depends entirely on your personal style and confidence, as it can be quite polarising.