Kenzo 2022 EDP

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Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue

by Alberto Morillas

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Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Alberto Morillas. Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Kenzo's Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This flanker is a divisive one, polarising fans of the original Flower by Kenzo. Expect a sensual, warm floral that some find elegantly blended and others dismiss as generic, screechy, and even 'grandma' like. Not a safe blind buy unless warm vanilla rose with a spicy saffron kick is your absolute jam.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
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Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron100%
Heartas listed
Rose60%
Orange Blossom40%
Baseas listed
Vanilla67%
Musk33%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and vanilla-heavy, warm floral character, this perfume is best suited for evenings and intimate settings rather than the office. Its elegance could lend itself to formal events, but it might be a bit much for casual daytime wear.

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

  • 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

L'Absolue opens with a warm, almost metallic saffron punch that quickly melts into a rich heart of opulent rose and sweet orange blossom. The dry-down is pure comfort, a creamy blanket of vanilla and soft musk. It's a heady, syrupy floral that leans into a sensual, modern warmth, a far cry from its powdery predecessor.

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