Violette Eau de Parfum bottle Violette
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2016 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette bottle Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Violette Eau de Parfum
If you love violets, this is a gorgeous, sweet, powdery, yet green take on the floral. It's affordable and generally well-loved, though some find it lacks punch. It's often compared to Guerlain's Insolence but with a fresher, lighter touch. Just be warned about the iffy staying power.
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Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette
This flanker to Kenzo Flower is a divisive one. You'll either get luminous, sparkling florals, or a hefty dose of headache-inducing musk and violet that's far from the original's charm. Proceed with caution.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 16%
Floral 34% 38%
Fruity 21% 13%
Green 18% 14%
Sweet 19% 22%
Warm 0% 1%
Woody 2% 1%
Earthy 4% 1%
Animalic 9% 11%
Fresh 26% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Violette EdP
Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 19% vs 57%
Only in Violette Eau de Parfum
Violet 38% Blackcurrant 22% Lemon 19%
Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette
Redcurrant Leaf 43%
Shared Notes
Peach 24% vs 22%
Rose 23% vs 24%
Jasmine 21% vs 29%
Only in Violette Eau de Parfum
Apple 30%
Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette
Ylang-Ylang 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 30% vs 33%
Only in Violette Eau de Parfum
Violet Leaf 39% Iris 31%
Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette
Violet 36% Heliotrope 30%

Accords

Violette Eau de Parfum Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette
100%
Violet Floral
67%
99%
Powdery
100%
76%
Fruity
49%
66%
Ozonic
60%
Floral
65%
51%
Musky
62%
58%
Aquatic
57%
Fresh
55%
Green
Citrus
52%
52%
Iris
Vanilla
50%
Rose
49%
Woody
48%
Violet Floral shared
100%
67%
Powdery shared
99%
100%
Fruity shared
76%
49%
66%
Floral shared
60%
65%
Musky shared
51%
62%
58%
57%
55%
52%
52%
50%
49%
48%

Performance

Violette Eau de Parfum Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Violette Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and soft character make it suitable for office and casual wear, avoiding any overwhelm. Reviews highlight its light and airy feel, though some note poor longevity, making reapplication necessary for longer events.

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, though its strong musk and floral notes can be overwhelming for some, lowering its formal and sport appeal. Many reviewers noted its versatility for daily wear while others found it too strong for certain settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Violet Floral, Powdery, Fruity accords and Rose, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Violette Eau de Parfum
Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière Eau de Toilette
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