Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum bottle Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue
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2022 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
Flower by Kenzo Essentielle Eau de Parfum bottle Flower by Kenzo Essentielle

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Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum
This flanker is a divisive one, polarising fans of the original Flower by Kenzo. Expect a sensual, warm floral that some find elegantly blended and others dismiss as generic, screechy, and even 'grandma' like. Not a safe blind buy unless warm vanilla rose with a spicy saffron kick is your absolute jam.
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Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo Essentielle Eau de Parfum
This flanker isn't a radical departure from the original Flower, but it's refined, less cloying, and more balanced. It's a powdery floral that dances on the edge of 'too much', but largely succeeds due to its excellent blending and surprising longevity. A touch divisive, but mostly loved.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 0%
Floral 31% 31%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 35% 28%
Warm 26% 26%
Woody 2% 4%
Earthy 9% 7%
Animalic 20% 16%
Fresh 6% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue EdP
Flower by Kenzo Essentielle EdP

Notes

Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum
Flower by Kenzo Essentielle Eau de Parfum

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum
Saffron 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 60% vs 16%
Only in Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 40%
Only in Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 67% Musk 33%

Accords

Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum Flower by Kenzo Essentielle Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
100%
95%
Rose
100%
71%
Musky
99%
Amber
91%
Floral
90%
88%
Warm Spicy
71%
Smoky
84%
71%
Powdery
81%
Balsamic
74%
64%
Metallic
62%
Sweet
57%
Leather
57%
Citrus
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
95%
100%
Musky shared
71%
99%
91%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
88%
71%
84%
Powdery shared
71%
81%
74%
64%
62%
57%
57%

Performance

Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum Flower by Kenzo Essentielle Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and vanilla-heavy, warm floral character, this perfume is best suited for evenings and intimate settings rather than the office. Its elegance could lend itself to formal events, but it might be a bit much for casual daytime wear.

Flower by Kenzo Essentielle Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and significant longevity make it versatile for many settings. While it can be a bit much for close-quarters office wear, it's elegant enough for formal events and intimate enough for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
90%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Rose, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum
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