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Kenzo Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Kenzo Homme EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year 1996
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kenzo Homme EDP
Kenzo Homme EDP: polarising! Enthusiasts hail it as a crowd-pleasing, long-lasting Invictus-alternative for warm weather, while detractors dismiss it as generic, synthetic, and a mere 'shower gel' scent with no link to the original Kenzo Homme. A definite try-before-you-buy job.
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Our Verdict - Booster EDP
Lacoste Booster is a divisive, nostalgic throwback. Some find its bracing, minty freshness a unique and uplifting experience, perfect for summer. Others are less impressed, describing it as synthetic, dated, or even smelling like toothpaste. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kenzo Homme EDP
Booster EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 36% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 27% vs 31%
Vetiver 25% vs 38%
Cedar 23% vs 30%
Only in Kenzo Homme
Vanilla 24%

Accords

Kenzo Homme Booster
100%
Aromatic
100%
61%
Woody
88%
58%
Green
83%
48%
Fresh Spicy
78%
56%
Citrus
66%
64%
Marine
Camphor
52%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
61%
88%
Green shared
58%
83%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
78%
Citrus shared
56%
66%
64%
52%

Performance

Kenzo Homme Booster
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kenzo Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, mass-appealing aquatic profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports, as many reviewers highlight its year-round versatility and suitability for hot weather. The moderate sillage allows it to pass in an office setting, but its 'Invictus-like' sweetness might be too informal for truly formal events.

Booster

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its sharp, invigorating profile and reputation as a 'booster' or 'post-gym' scent make it ideal for sport and very casual wear. The strong aromatic and camphor notes, however, might be too assertive for formal events or intimate dates, and some office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kenzo Homme EDP
Booster EDP
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