Kenzo 2023 EDT

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Kenzo Homme Marine

by Quentin Bisch

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Kenzo Kenzo Homme Marine is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Quentin Bisch. Kenzo Homme Marine opens with Sea Water, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Kenzo's Kenzo Homme Marine carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Kenzo Homme Marine is a divisive beast: you'll either adore its tropical, marine vibe, find it clean and captivating, or recoil from an unfortunate 'fishy' or 'pickle' note. A proper love-it-or-hate-it summer scent, far from a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Clean
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Kenzo Homme Marine Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sea Water100%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood59%
Musk41%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
Date Casual Sport

Its potent projection and distinct, perhaps polarising, scent profile make it less suited for formal or office settings. However, its marine and tropical character, combined with reports of great longevity, makes it perfect for casual outings, high-heat summer days, and active wear such as the gym or beach.

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
  • 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

Opens with a punchy sea accord that almost immediately surrenders to the creamy, banana-like sweetness of ylang-ylang. This distinctive yellow floral note is the star, softened by a warm, sandy sandalwood and a clean musk in the drydown. The overall effect is like a tropical beach holiday in a bottle, albeit one that can turn peculiar on certain skin chemistries.

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