Kenzo 1991 Edt

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Kenzo pour Homme

by Christian Mathieu

Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1991, created by Christian Mathieu. The fragrance opens with Mahogany, Sea Water, Sage, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, Lily Of The Valley, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Labdanum, Vetiver, and Fir Resin.

Our verdict on Kenzo pour Homme: Acquired

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

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 14%
Fruity 4%
Green 14%
Sweet 11%
Warm 12%
Woody 28%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 25%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
96%
Fresh Spicy
60%
Marine
55%
Powdery
48%

Notes

Top Notes

Sea Water 29% Mahogany 19% Sage 19% Bergamot 17% Lemon 16%

Heart Notes

Pine 13% Juniper 11% Carnation 11% Nutmeg 10% Rose 10% Lily Of The Valley 10% Caraway 9% Jasmine 9% Peach 9% Orris 9%

Base Notes

Fir Resin 16% Sandalwood 15% Cedar 13% Musk 12% Oakmoss 12% Vetiver 11% Amber 11% Labdanum 10%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

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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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