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71%
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Amour Eau de Parfum bottle Amour
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2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Japanese Love Eau de Parfum bottle Japanese Love

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amour
Kenzo Amour is the ultimate cosy hug in a bottle, perfect for those who crave warmth and comfort. It's a beloved classic for a reason, despite some chatter about its longevity and an unexpected 'Play-Doh' nuance from a vocal minority.
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Our Verdict - Japanese Love
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Kenzo Amour - a musky fragrance led by Heliotrope, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 21% 15%
Fruity 7% 0%
Green 12% 0%
Sweet 34% 28%
Warm 10% 5%
Woody 5% 25%
Earthy 8% 0%
Animalic 7% 25%
Fresh 10% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amour EdP
Japanese Love EdP

Notes

Only in Japanese Love
Heliotrope 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 23% vs 100%

Accords

Amour Japanese Love
100%
Vanilla
47%
Musky
90%
79%
Floral
Woody
78%
71%
Powdery
54%
45%
Amber
66%
58%
Lactonic
55%
Sweet
54%
Savory
49%
Tropical
47%
Balsamic
100%
Musky shared
47%
90%
79%
78%
Powdery shared
71%
54%
Amber shared
45%
66%
58%
55%
54%
49%
47%

Performance

Amour Japanese Love
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Amour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its intimate sillage and comforting nature, Amour is perfectly suited for casual wear and dates where closeness is key. Its softness makes it acceptable for office wear, but its lack of strong projection makes it generally unsuitable for formal events or sports.

Japanese Love

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the musky signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
71%
Olfactory
76%
Notes
86%
Accord
38%
Key Similarities

Both share Musky, Amber, Powdery accords and Heliotrope, Thanaka Wood notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Amour
Japanese Love
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