L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette vs Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2008	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	£

Shades Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette

This limited edition is a surprisingly divisive beast. Some adore its fresh, vibrant character that feels like a tropical snowstorm, while others find its 'Ice' moniker misleading, perceiving a lime candy sweetness that leans unisex. It's a love-it-or-leave-it kind of scent.

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Our Verdict - Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	24%
Floral	0%	0%
Fruity	0%	2%
Green	14%	13%
Sweet	14%	6%
Warm	31%	23%
Woody	18%	26%
Earthy	12%	11%
Animalic	0%	0%
Fresh	25%	27%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme EdT

Shades Blue EdP

Notes

Only in L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Lime 55% Mint 45%

Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 38% Cardamom 23% Bergamot 19% Lemon 19%

Shared Notes

Nutmeg 32% vs 20%

Only in L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Clove 34% Cardamom 33%

Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Rosemary 21% Ginger 21% Pine 21% Mint 17%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 56% vs 22%

Only in L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Benzoin 44%

Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 20% Spicy 20% Sandalwood 19% Cedar 19%

Accords

L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

81%

56%

Woody

100%

98%

Green

47%

97%

Aromatic

92%

78%

Fresh Spicy

82%

67%

Warm Spicy

68%

51%

Conifer

46%

Earthy

48%

Patchouli

46%

Citrus shared

100%

81%

Woody shared

56%

100%

Green shared

98%

47%

Aromatic shared

97%

92%

Fresh Spicy shared

78%

82%

Warm Spicy shared

67%

68%

Conifer

51%

Earthy shared

46%

48%

Patchouli

46%

Performance

L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh, light profile and general consensus on weak longevity make it excellent for casual wear or sport. While pleasant, its sweetness described by some makes it less suitable for formal settings, and could be a bit distracting in an office environment.

Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.