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KenzoKi Rice Steam (Sensual)

by Olivier Cresp

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Kenzo KenzoKi Rice Steam (Sensual) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Olivier Cresp. KenzoKi Rice Steam (Sensual) opens with Rice and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Woody Notes and Floral Notes, and dries down to a base of Musk and Tonka Bean. Kenzo's KenzoKi Rice Steam (Sensual) carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive scent, KenzoKi Rice Steam (Sensual) aims for tranquil sensuality but often misses the mark. It's a light affair that some find soothing, while others deem it utterly forgettable and not at all what the name promises.
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  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
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KenzoKi Rice Steam (Sensual) Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes50%
Rice50%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes50%
Woody Notes50%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Tonka Bean50%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Given its very light projection and quick fade, this is best suited for scenarios where a subtle, inoffensive scent is desired, like the office or casual daily wear. It's too subdued for formal events or a statement date night.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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 bowl of delicate basmati rice, steamed to perfection, with its nuanced savoury and nutty aroma gently wafting. This scent tries to capture that, adding a subtle lactonic creaminess that whispers rather than shouts. It's a skin-like experience, minimalistic, and barely there, evolving into a quiet, musky aura, occasionally hinting at soft, undefined florals.

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