Kenzo 2018 EDT

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Kenzo World

by Francis Kurkdjian , Maïa Lernout

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Kenzo Kenzo World is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Francis Kurkdjian and Maïa Lernout. Kenzo World opens with Bergamot and Pear, settles into a heart of Almond Blossom, Rose, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Iris, and Violet. Kenzo's Kenzo World carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive scent that some adore for its clean, comforting Nivea-like aura, while others find it unremarkable, synthetic, or headache-inducing. It's a soft, feminine floral for those who want a gentle, inoffensive presence, but don't expect anything groundbreaking.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Feminine
  • Fresh
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Kenzo World 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
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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its soft sillage and 'clean' character make it ideal for office wear and casual daytime outings, as many reviewers noted its inoffensiveness. However, its understated nature means it won't shine for dates or formal events where a more impactful fragrance is often preferred.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Kenzo World EDT opens with a burst of crisp pear and zesty bergamot, quickly softening into a blend of delicate peony and sweet almond blossom. The heart blooms with a clean, powdery rose, settling into a comforting base of velvety orris, subtle violet, and creamy sandalwood, rounded out by a hint of vanilla and musky warmth.

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