Kenzo 2017 EDT

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Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière

by Alberto Morillas , Amandine Clerc-Marie

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Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Alberto Morillas and Amandine Clerc-Marie. Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière opens with Bergamot and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Violet, and Heliotrope. Kenzo's Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This flanker to Kenzo Flower is a divisive one. You'll either get luminous, sparkling florals, or a hefty dose of headache-inducing musk and violet that's far from the original's charm. Proceed with caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière 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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, though its strong musk and floral notes can be overwhelming for some, lowering its formal and sport appeal. Many reviewers noted its versatility for daily wear while others found it too strong for certain 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opening with a zesty burst of bergamot and a hint of redcurrant leaf, this fragrance unfolds into a heart of lush rose, sweet peach, indolic jasmine, and creamy ylang-ylang. The base settles into a powdery caress of violet, soft musk, and almond-like heliotrope, creating a clean, floral, and subtly fruity character with a prominent violet-musk combination.

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