Kenzo 1999 EDT

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L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme

by Olivier Cresp

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Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1999, created by Olivier Cresp. L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme opens with Green Pepper, Lemon, and Yuzu, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Lotus, Mint, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Kenzo's L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This early aquatic freshie is a crowd-pleasing, nostalgic trip down memory lane. It's universally loved for its clean, invigorating scent, though its notoriously poor longevity leaves everyone wanting more, or at least a full-size spare for constant reapplication.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Uplifting
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L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Yuzu43%
Lemon34%
Green Pepper23%
Heartas listed
Rain31%
Lotus25%
Mint23%
Green Notes21%
Baseas listed
Musk54%
Cedar46%

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its light sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for intimate settings where it won't overwhelm, like the office or a casual outing. It's too fleeting for formal events, but its refreshing qualities are highly celebrated for sport and hot weather.

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 opens with an invigorating splash of bright lemon and exotic yuzu, given a quirky edge by green pepper. The heart unfurls with a cool, watery blend of mint and lotus, evoking a serene, rainy garden. It all settles into a soft, clean base of musk and cedar, maintaining a transparent freshness throughout.

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