Kenzo 2008 EDT

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L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme opens with Lime and Mint, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Clove, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Benzoin. Kenzo's L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This limited edition is a surprisingly divisive beast. Some adore its fresh, vibrant character that feels like a tropical snowstorm, while others find its 'Ice' moniker misleading, perceiving a lime candy sweetness that leans unisex. It's a love-it-or-leave-it kind of scent.
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  • Playful
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L'Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime55%
Mint45%
Heartas listed
Clove34%
Cardamom33%
Nutmeg32%
Baseas listed
Vetiver56%
Benzoin44%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, light profile and general consensus on weak longevity make it excellent for casual wear or sport. While pleasant, its sweetness described by some makes it less suitable for formal settings, and could be a bit distracting in an office environment.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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 Ice pour Homme opens with an invigorating zest of lime, quickly joined by a cool, piercing mint that cuts through the initial brightness. The heart introduces a gentle warmth through aromatic, lightly spiced notes of nutmeg, clove, and cardamom, preventing the scent from becoming too sharp. It settles into a clean, subtly woody base of vetiver with a hint of benzoin's balsamic sweetness, creating an overall impression of refreshing yet comforting warmth.

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