Kenzo 1991 EDT

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Kenzo pour Homme

by Christian Mathieu

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Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1991, created by Christian Mathieu. Kenzo pour Homme opens with Sea Water, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mahogany, settles into a heart of Caraway, Pine, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Kenzo's Kenzo pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kenzo Pour Homme is a divisive beast. It's either an aquatic masterpiece or a synthetic scrubber, but one thing's for sure: it's truly unique. Wear it and some will swoon, others will say you smell like old plastic. Never boring.
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Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its unique, albeit strong, marine and woody character, combined with good longevity, makes it less suited for purely formal or conservative office settings. However, its freshness and compliments from women suggest it works well for dates, casual outings, and even after-sport refreshment.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Imagine a tempestuous sea crashing against a dense pine forest, then distil that aroma into a bottle. Kenzo Pour Homme opens with a bracing, abstract marine rush, quickly meeting an aromatic, fresh-spicy heart of juniper and nutmeg. This evolves into a deep, woody base of mahogany, fir resin, and vetiver, anchored by earthy oakmoss and soft musk. It's a complex dance of oceanic freshness and profound forest depth, with a surprising powdery touch in the drydown that softens its rugged edges.

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