Kenzo 2016 EDP

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Homme

Name: Homme Eau de Parfum
Brand: Kenzo

by Olivier Pescheux , Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

Kenzo Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Olivier Pescheux and Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Homme opens with Citrus, Cardamom, and Mint, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Spicy Notes, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Kenzo's Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kenzo Homme EDP: polarising! Enthusiasts hail it as a crowd-pleasing, long-lasting Invictus-alternative for warm weather, while detractors dismiss it as generic, synthetic, and a mere 'shower gel' scent with no link to the original Kenzo Homme. A definite try-before-you-buy job.

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Energetic
Modern
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Mint37%

Citrus36%

Cardamom27%

Heartas listed

Sea Water47%

Sage29%

Spicy Notes24%

Baseas listed

Sandalwood27%

Vetiver25%

Cedar24%

Vanilla24%

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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Notes

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Base

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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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh, mass-appealing aquatic profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports, as many reviewers highlight its year-round versatility and suitability for hot weather. The moderate sillage allows it to pass in an office setting, but its 'Invictus-like' sweetness might be too informal for truly formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, ISOEUGENOL, CINNAMAL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a brisk, exhilarating burst of mint and citrus, sharpened by a hint of cardamom, reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze. This vibrant start quickly settles into a marine heart, where salty sea notes mingle with a subtle spicy current and the clean herbaceousness of sage. The drydown unveils a smooth, woody base of vetiver, cedar, and sandalwood, softened by a touch of vanilla, adding warmth and depth to its aquatic character.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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