Kenzo 2013 EDT

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L'Eau par Kenzo Colors pour Homme

by Alexandra Kosinski

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Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo Colors pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Alexandra Kosinski. L'Eau par Kenzo Colors pour Homme opens with Lemon, Ginger, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Sage, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Kenzo's L'Eau par Kenzo Colors pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag. Some call it an 'okay' everyday citrus, refreshing and pleasant. Others found it harsh, uninspired, and with a distinct lack of 'wow'. If you're after a subtle, warm-weather scent, it might just hit the mark.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Calm
  • Soft
  • Subtle
L'Eau par Kenzo Colors pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light aromatic profile, combined with low sillage and weak longevity, makes it ideal for office and casual wear where subtlety is key. It's too subdued for formal events but would be refreshing for light sport due to its aquatic and citrus nature.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

L'Eau par Kenzo Colors opens with a zesty, energetic burst of lemon and ginger, underpinned by the aromatic bite of coriander. As it settles, a cool, herbal heart of mint and sage emerges, softly spiced with cardamom, creating a fresh, clean aroma. The drydown is a quiet whisper of clean musk and soft cedar, leaving a light, almost aquatic trail.

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