Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum vs Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Madly Kenzo!

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2011	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum

Madly Kenzo! is a true head-scratcher; a divisive scent that's either a unique, comfortable incense dream or an acrid, overwhelming mess, depending on your skin chemistry and tolerance for the unusual. It’s certainly not for everyone, but those who love it, really love it.

Statement

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	3%	0%
Floral	27%	36%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	0%	3%
Sweet	26%	28%
Warm	24%	24%
Woody	12%	4%
Earthy	6%	7%
Animalic	11%	14%
Fresh	9%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Madly Kenzo! EdP

Out Of The Box EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 59% vs 37%

Only in Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 41%

Only in Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Peony 37% Jasmine 26%

Shared Notes

Rose 22% vs 37%

Only in Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum

Incense 46% Heliotrope 32%

Only in Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Caramel 37% Amber 26%

Shared Notes

Musk 32% vs 31%

Vanilla 32% vs 34%

Only in Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum

Cedar 35%

Only in Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Incense 35%

Accords

Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

57%

Rose

100%

99%

Amber

89%

94%

Vanilla

62%

91%

Smoky

57%

83%

Musky

66%

Caramel

82%

Floral

78%

77%

Woody

77%

Soft Spicy

57%

73%

Balsamic

66%

Sweet

67%

64%

White Floral

Powdery shared

100%

57%

Rose

100%

Amber shared

99%

89%

Vanilla shared

94%

62%

Smoky shared

91%

57%

Musky shared

83%

66%

Caramel

82%

Floral

78%

Woody

77%

Soft Spicy shared

77%

57%

Balsamic

73%

Sweet shared

66%

67%

White Floral

64%

Performance

Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum Out Of The Box Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Madly Kenzo! Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

While some report good longevity and sillage, it's generally considered soft enough for casual wear and shines in intimate settings. The warm, smoky incense and powdery notes make it less suitable for formal events or sports, as it can feel a bit heavy.

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.