Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Candy Kiss
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This isn't your usual Candy; it's a divisive fluffy white musk with orange blossom and a subtle vanilla whisper. Some find it a clean, soft masterpiece, while others are left underwhelmed by its perceived simplicity and weak performance. Not one for a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 6% |
| Floral | 31% | 31% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 35% | 45% |
| Warm | 26% | 8% |
| Woody | 2% | 1% |
| Earthy | 9% | 1% |
| Animalic | 20% | 28% |
| Fresh | 6% | 11% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and 'clean' musky-floral profile make it incredibly versatile for casual wear and the office, where subtlety is key. While some enjoy it for dates for its intimate nature, its lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events where a more commanding presence is typically desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, White Floral, Vanilla accords and Orange Blossom, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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