Kenzo 2011 EDP

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L'Eau de Kenzo Amour

by Olivier Cresp

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Kenzo L'Eau de Kenzo Amour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Olivier Cresp. L'Eau de Kenzo Amour opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Tea, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, Peony, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Kenzo's L'Eau de Kenzo Amour carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This flanker offers a lighter, brighter take on the original Amour DNA. While it has its sharp-opening detractors, the drydown is a widely appreciated creamy, smooth vanilla floral. Performance can be a bit of a mixed bag, though.
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L'Eau de Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its lighter floral and fresh character, with moderate longevity and light sillage, makes it suitable for office and casual settings without being overpowering. The creamy vanilla also lends itself well to dates, though it might be a tad too understated for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

L'Eau de Kenzo Amour opens with a lively blend of bitter orange and bergamot, uplifted by a fresh tea note. This bright introduction mellows into a heart of lush frangipani, delicate peony, and exotic ylang-ylang, creating a soft floral embrace. The drydown settles into a comforting base of creamy vanilla and clean musk, offering a gentle warmth that lingers pleasantly on the skin.

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