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| Extrait | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Kenzo Homme Marine
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A dreamlike fresh-floral aquatic - melon and bergamot opening, water lily and jasmine heart, soft sandalwood-musk-iris drydown. Calm and ethereal warm-weather wear, not the tobacco oriental the database currently claims.
Kenzo Homme Marine is a divisive beast: you'll either adore its tropical, marine vibe, find it clean and captivating, or recoil from an unfortunate 'fishy' or 'pickle' note. A proper love-it-or-hate-it summer scent, far from a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 0% |
| Floral | 33% | 29% |
| Fruity | 8% | 3% |
| Green | 7% | 0% |
| Sweet | 17% | 20% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 12% | 16% |
| Earthy | 3% | 5% |
| Animalic | 10% | 15% |
| Fresh | 28% | 30% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Melon, water lily, jasmine, and a watery seawater touch read clearly as warm-weather. Spring and summer daytime suit best; the soft sandalwood-musk base is too airy to carry winter.
Occasions
Gentle projection and aquatic-floral character suit casual daytime, daytime dates, and office; lacks the gravitas for formal evenings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct, perhaps polarising, scent profile make it less suited for formal or office settings. However, its marine and tropical character, combined with reports of great longevity, makes it perfect for casual outings, high-heat summer days, and active wear such as the gym or beach.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Sweet accords and Musk, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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