Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette bottle Summer by Kenzo
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2005 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
Vanitas Eau de Parfum bottle Vanitas

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
A universally adored summer staple, Kenzo Summer is the mimosa queen we all miss. Its sunny, clean, and warm embrace makes it a true cult classic, leaving many desperately searching for a suitable replacement.
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Our Verdict - Vanitas Eau de Parfum
This is a lovely white floral, safe and inoffensive, if a little 'generic' or 'clean shampoo'. Perfect for those who want a fresh, feminine scent that's elegant without trying too hard, though some find it sharp or 'old ladyish'.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 28%
Floral 23% 24%
Fruity 3% 6%
Green 6% 7%
Sweet 17% 21%
Warm 7% 4%
Woody 14% 15%
Earthy 5% 4%
Animalic 8% 0%
Fresh 23% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Summer by Kenzo EdT
Vanitas EdP

Notes

Only in Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Citrus 35% Lemon 33% Bergamot 32%
Only in Vanitas Eau de Parfum
Lime 100%
Shared Notes
Freesia 14% vs 49%
Only in Vanitas Eau de Parfum
Tiare Flower 51%
Shared Notes
Cedar 18% vs 50%
Only in Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Musk 23% Amber 20% Woody 20% Styrax 19%
Only in Vanitas Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 50%

Accords

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette Vanitas Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
64%
White Floral
100%
95%
Floral
97%
68%
Citrus
91%
62%
Sweet
72%
52%
Woody
67%
58%
Fresh
56%
Almond
51%
Musky
Vanilla
51%
Fruity
51%
Aromatic
48%
Conifer
48%
Green
46%
100%
White Floral shared
64%
100%
Floral shared
95%
97%
Citrus shared
68%
91%
Sweet shared
62%
72%
Woody shared
52%
67%
58%
56%
51%
51%
51%
48%
48%
46%

Performance

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette Vanitas Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and soft projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear. The intimate sillage and clean, soapy character limit its suitability for more formal or sporty occasions.

Vanitas 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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Vanitas is often dubbed an ideal office scent due to its clean, inoffensive white floral profile and moderate sillage. Its fresh nature also makes it suitable for casual wear, especially in warmer months, with some finding it versatile enough for day-to-night transitions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Floral, Citrus accords and Cedar, Freesia notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette
Vanitas Eau de Parfum
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