Kenzo 2003 EDT

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Air

by Maurice Roucel

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Kenzo Air is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Maurice Roucel. Air opens with Angelica and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Caraway, Anise, Cedar, and Licorice, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vetiver. Kenzo's Air carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly divisive ghost of a perfume, Kenzo Air is either a unique masterpiece to swoon over, or a watery relic that disappoints. Its airy, anise-forward profile splits opinion, mostly due to its subtlety and poor performance. Those who love it mourn its discontinuation.
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  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
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Air Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its famously light and 'airy' projection makes it ideal for casual wear and office settings, as it won't offend. However, its poor longevity means it's less suitable for dates or formal events where a more lasting presence is desired, though the fresh character works well for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Kenzo Air opens with a fresh, sparkling burst of bergamot and the distinctive, slightly liquorice-like kick of anise, softened by aromatic angelica. This quickly gives way to a prominent, earthy vetiver and warm cedar heart, underpinned by a subtle, almost gourmand sweetness from licorice and caraway. It settles into a minimalist, musky, and lightly spiced wood dry-down that whispers on the skin.

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