Kenzo 2019 EDP

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Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie

by Fabrice Pellegrin , Alberto Morillas , Marie Salamagne

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Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Fabrice Pellegrin, Alberto Morillas, and Marie Salamagne. Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie opens with Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. Kenzo's Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie is a controversial flanker that some adore for its warm, clean take on the original, while others find it surprisingly harsh and artificial. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that demands a sniff before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
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Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie Eau de Parfum 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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and subtle longevity make it suitable for office and casual wear without overwhelming. The warm, comforting drydown also lends itself to more intimate date settings. It's less ideal for formal events due to its perceived lack of depth and for sport as it's not a truly 'fresh' scent.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

This scent opens with a lively burst of citrus and spicy ginger, brightened by neroli and petitgrain. The heart blossoms into a creamy white floral bouquet of rose and orange blossom, soft and inviting. The drydown is a warm, musky vanilla with tonka bean and benzoin, adding a comforting, almost powdery sweetness that lingers, but reviewers found it sits quite close to the skin.

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