Kenzo 2014 EDP

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Jeu d'Amour

by Christophe Raynaud , Daphné Bugey

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Kenzo Jeu d'Amour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Christophe Raynaud and Daphné Bugey. Jeu d'Amour opens with Mandarin, Pomegranate, and Tea, settles into a heart of Tuberose and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Kenzo's Jeu d'Amour carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kenzo Jeu d'Amour is a pretty but often criticised fragrance. It's safe, inoffensive, and easy to like, but many find it lacks substance, settling into a generic white floral drydown that quickly disappoints after an initially charming opening.
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Jeu d'Amour Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pomegranate40%
Mandarin31%
Tea30%
Heartas listed
Tuberose60%
Freesia40%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood53%
Musk47%

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:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with a generally inoffensive airy floral character, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The lack of boldness and quick drydown to basic white floral makes it less ideal for formal events or energetic activities.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 bright, juicy burst of mandarin and pomegranate, softened by a delicate tea note. This fresh introduction quickly gives way to a dominant tuberose, complemented by freesia, creating a creamy white floral heart. A subtle musk and sandalwood base provides a clean, powdery finish, yet some find the intriguing top notes vanish too soon.

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