Kenzo 2018 EDT

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Aqua Kenzo pour Homme

by Philippe Romano , Ane Ayo

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Kenzo Aqua Kenzo pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Philippe Romano and Ane Ayo. Aqua Kenzo pour Homme opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Apple, settles into a heart of Sesame, Green Notes, Hazelnut, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Kenzo's Aqua Kenzo pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't your typical aquatic freshie. Aqua Kenzo pour Homme is a sweet, nutty, woody paradox that divides opinion, but delivers a unique, crowd-pleasing vibe for those who embrace its unexpected blend.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Sensual
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Aqua Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple35%
Pink Pepper32%
Bergamot32%
Heartas listed
Hazelnut32%
Rain30%
Green Notes21%
Sesame17%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean21%
Sandalwood19%
Cedar17%
Vanilla15%
Amber15%
Musk13%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet and woody profile, and strong performance, make it a great choice for dates and casual outings, offering a unique character. While some find it office-safe due to its crowd-pleasing nature, its sweetness and projection might be too much for formal or intense sport settings.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a lively burst of apple, pink pepper, and bergamot, quickly softening into a rich heart of hazelnut and sesame. The "rainwater" note is subtle, giving way to a warm, creamy dry down of tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood. Expect a surprising woody-gourmand journey that challenges its aquatic namesake.

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