Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette vs Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Flower by Kenzo Oriental

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2005	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

Out Of The Box

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Flower by Kenzo Oriental

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette

This isn't your mum's Flower. Kenzo Oriental is a divisive beast: a love-it-or-hate-it incense bomb that captivates with its meditative depth, or repels with a sharp, 'unnatural' opening. If you appreciate a confident, smoky oriental, you'll mourn its discontinuation.

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Our Verdict - Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

This ain't 'Out Of The Box', it's straight out of a sugar-saturated box of generic, loud rose-gourmands. If you like your florals syrupy sweet, metallic and bordering on headache-inducing, then crack on. Otherwise, give it a miss.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	36%	36%
Fruity	1%	2%
Green	4%	3%
Sweet	27%	28%
Warm	29%	24%
Woody	5%	4%
Earthy	11%	7%
Animalic	2%	14%
Fresh	8%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Flower by Kenzo Oriental EdT

Out Of The Box EdP

Notes

Only in Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette

Incense 63% Floral 37%

Only in Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Peony 37% Pink Pepper 37% Jasmine 26%

Shared Notes

Rose 42% vs 37%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette

Violet 57%

Only in Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Caramel 37% Amber 26%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 50% vs 34%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette

Pepper 50%

Only in Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Incense 35% Musk 31%

Accords

Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

89%

46%

Rose

100%

92%

Smoky

57%

Caramel

82%

80%

Warm Spicy

78%

Vanilla

62%

72%

Floral

78%

77%

Fresh Spicy

76%

Balsamic

70%

Powdery

57%

67%

Violet Floral

Sweet

67%

Musky

66%

Soft Spicy

57%

Amber shared

100%

89%

Rose shared

46%

100%

Smoky shared

92%

57%

Caramel

82%

Warm Spicy

80%

Vanilla shared

78%

62%

Floral shared

72%

78%

Fresh Spicy

77%

Balsamic

76%

Powdery shared

70%

57%

Violet Floral

67%

Sweet

67%

Musky

66%

Soft Spicy

57%

Performance

Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Flower by Kenzo Oriental Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its prominent smoky and amber accords and moderate sillage make it too heavy for most offices. However, its sophisticated and warm character, combined with a sensual vanilla dry-down, is perfect for dates and evening events, creating an inviting yet intriguing aura.

Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:

Date Casual

The fierce sweetness and perceived metallic edge make this too aggressive for office wear. Its robust projection and longevity could carry it into a casual evening or date, but it's far too 'brutal' in its nuance for formal settings or any sporty activity.