Kenzo 2022 EDP

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Coeur Azuki

by Delphine Lebeau

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Kenzo Coeur Azuki is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Delphine Lebeau. Coeur Azuki opens with Cotton Candy, settles into a heart of Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Rice and Vanilla. Kenzo's Coeur Azuki carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A charming, subtle gourmand that surprisingly divides opinion on its notes, but unites people in its tender, comforting embrace. Forget the marketing hype about mochi and azuki - this is sweet, fruity, and distinctly refined. It's a soft touch for those who usually shy away from full-on edible scents.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Soft
  • Clean
Coeur Azuki Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed
Rice64%

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
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle sillage and light, inoffensive gourmand nature make it perfect for casual wear and suitable for the office. While nice for dates, it might lack the 'oomph' for a formal event, and it's definitely not 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

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 sweet rush of cotton candy, quickly tempered by a juicy, slightly tart blackcurrant that prevents it from becoming cloying. The heart unfolds into a delicate basmati rice accord, offering a unique, slightly savoury milky quality. This then settles into a soft, creamy vanilla base, creating a tender, almost powdery sweetness that’s understated and elegant, not overtly edible.

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