Fleurs de Citronnier Eau de Parfum bottle Fleurs de Citronnier
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2004 Year 2019
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Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum bottle Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fleurs de Citronnier Eau de Parfum
This one's a bit of a chameleon, divisive yet adored. Many hail it as the perfect, natural lemon blossom, while others get cleaning products and an almost 'old motel' vibe. If you're after a clean, natural white floral, this might just be your summer dream, but sample first.
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Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum
Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie is a controversial flanker that some adore for its warm, clean take on the original, while others find it surprisingly harsh and artificial. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that demands a sniff before you buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 21%
Floral 35% 36%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 6% 4%
Sweet 25% 31%
Warm 12% 12%
Woody 5% 2%
Earthy 4% 2%
Animalic 15% 10%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fleurs de Citronnier EdP
Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Petitgrain 30% vs 19%
Only in Fleurs de Citronnier Eau de Parfum
Lemon Blossom 45% Nutmeg 24%
Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum
Neroli 34% Ginger 29% Bergamot 18%
Only in Fleurs de Citronnier Eau de Parfum
Neroli 40% Honey 31% Tuberose 30%
Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 64% Rose 36%
Shared Notes
Musk 44% vs 29%
Only in Fleurs de Citronnier Eau de Parfum
Iris 29% Styrax 27%
Only in Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 30% Tonka Bean 21% Benzoin 20%

Accords

Fleurs de Citronnier Eau de Parfum Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum
100%
White Floral
89%
77%
Citrus
100%
50%
Fresh Spicy
75%
Vanilla
74%
62%
Musky
57%
Fresh
57%
Sweet
55%
54%
Powdery
52%
Amber
52%
Aromatic
52%
50%
Honey
49%
Green
49%
Tuberose
46%
Floral
White Floral shared
100%
89%
Citrus shared
77%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
75%
74%
Musky shared
62%
57%
57%
55%
Powdery shared
54%
52%
52%
52%
50%
49%
49%
46%

Performance

Fleurs de Citronnier Eau de Parfum Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fleurs de Citronnier Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and clean floral-musk profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, particularly in warmer weather. It's too subtle for a formal punch and not geared for active sport.

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and subtle longevity make it suitable for office and casual wear without overwhelming. The warm, comforting drydown also lends itself to more intimate date settings. It's less ideal for formal events due to its perceived lack of depth and for sport as it's not a truly 'fresh' scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
86%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Fresh Spicy accords and Neroli, Petitgrain notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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