Kenzo 2022 EDP

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Cèdre Secret

by Nelly Hachem-Ruiz

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Kenzo Cèdre Secret is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Nelly Hachem-Ruiz. Cèdre Secret opens with Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Cedar, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean. Kenzo's Cèdre Secret carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a quiet charmer, folks. Cèdre Secret is a soft, elegant woody-floral that whispers rather than shouts. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser for those who adore subtle sophistication, though some demand more projection. A lovely, clean scent that feels both exotic and classic.
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  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Comforting
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Cèdre Secret Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange Blossom100%
Heartas listed
Cedar100%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean100%

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its gentle sillage and clean woody-floral profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, offering understated elegance. While it's lovely for a date, its modest projection means it might be too subtle for a grand formal event.

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

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

Cèdre Secret opens with a delicate, almost fruity orange blossom, a surprising twist from a label that promises cedar. The heart swiftly introduces a rich, dark cedar, adding a sophisticated woody backbone. As it settles, a creamy, powdery tonka bean emerges, lending a sweet, vanilla-like warmth that perfectly balances the wood and floral elements. The overall effect is a clean and elegant composition, with a hint of exotic allure and a comforting, enveloping finish.

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