Kenzo 1978 EDT

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King Kong

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Kenzo King Kong is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978. Kenzo's King Kong carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

King Kong is an odd, green-spicy feminine from 1978, and it has more character than most. Banana, clove, mint and oakmoss make a stranger mix than the name suggests. It is for people who like their scent unusual.
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King Kong 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Ingredients and allergens

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About

King Kong is a feminine from 1978, listed with resins, banana, oakmoss, spicy notes, clove, amber, mint, rose and green notes. The banana is the unexpected note, set against mint and green notes for freshness and clove for warmth. Rose adds a floral touch, while resins, amber and oakmoss give it a mossy, balsamic base. It reads as a quirky, spicy-green scent with a classic, old-school feel.

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