Kenzo World Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Kenzo World Intense
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2017 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££££
Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum bottle Forbidden Games

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kenzo World Intense Eau de Parfum
Divisive yet captivating, Kenzo World Intense is a bold plum symphony that you'll either adore for its unique, juicy sweetness or recoil from its unusual, sometimes overwhelming character. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but a strong personality for those seeking something truly different.
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Our Verdict - Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
More like 'Mildly Tempting Games'. This one's a divisive mix: some get juicy, honey-drizzled fruit perfection, others a cloying, dated floral with serious shampoo vibes. Definitely not a blind buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 2%
Floral 29% 31%
Fruity 27% 23%
Green 3% 6%
Sweet 48% 42%
Warm 11% 15%
Woody 0% 1%
Earthy 3% 2%
Animalic 2% 5%
Fresh 8% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kenzo World Intense EdP
Forbidden Games EdP

Notes

Kenzo World Intense Eau de Parfum
Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Shared Notes
Plum 100% vs 23%
Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Peach 33% Apple 26% Cinnamon 17%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 45% vs 34%
Only in Kenzo World Intense Eau de Parfum
Peony 55%
Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Rose 37% Geranium 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 100% vs 34%
Only in Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Honey 38% Opoponax 27%

Accords

Kenzo World Intense Eau de Parfum Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
100%
92%
Vanilla
48%
77%
Sweet
71%
76%
Floral
45%
65%
Fresh
45%
62%
White Floral
46%
50%
Rose
55%
Honey
52%
48%
Powdery
44%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
92%
48%
Sweet shared
77%
71%
Floral shared
76%
45%
Fresh shared
65%
45%
White Floral shared
62%
46%
Rose shared
50%
55%
52%
Powdery shared
48%
44%

Performance

Kenzo World Intense Eau de Parfum Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kenzo World Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and long lasting nature make it too assertive for office wear. This is best reserved for evening dates and special occasions where its unique, dark sensuality can truly shine.

Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and sweet, fruity-floral profile make it a good fit for dates and casual outings, though some find it a bit too strong or 'loud' for office wear. The prominent gourmand and fruity accords generally steer it away from formal events, with 'younger crowd' mentions suggesting a more relaxed vibe.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
87%
Accord
93%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Rose accords and Jasmine, Plum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kenzo World Intense Eau de Parfum
Forbidden Games Eau de Parfum
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