Royal Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2000 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Flower by Kenzo
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Which Should You Buy?
If only Mancera had been brave enough to make a vanilla beast without the Rose-Vanilla DNA, rather than playing it safe with another crowd-pleaser that splits opinion. The brutal opening makes this a risky blind buy.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 6% |
| Floral | 34% | 38% |
| Fruity | 8% | 7% |
| Green | 7% | 5% |
| Sweet | 30% | 31% |
| Warm | 7% | 11% |
| Woody | 6% | 3% |
| Earthy | 11% | 5% |
| Animalic | 8% | 14% |
| Fresh | 16% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beastly performance, especially the initial harshness, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. However, its bold and sweet profile is perfect for making an impression on a date or for cooler weather casual outings, though perhaps a bit much for formal events.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Violet Floral, Rose accords and Rose, Violet notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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