Kenzo 2009 EDC

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Power Cologne

by Olivier Polge

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Kenzo Power Cologne is a Cologne launched in 2009, created by Olivier Polge. Power Cologne opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Geranium, Pepper, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Tolu Balsam. Kenzo's Power Cologne carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Kenzo Power Cologne is a surprisingly divisive scent that some hail as a masterpiece, while others dismiss it as smelling like body odour. It’s a clean yet spicy floral-aromatic that, despite its name, performs admirably for a cologne.
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  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
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Power Cologne Cologne 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

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its blend of freshness and subtle spices makes it versatile for office and casual wear. The moderate sillage and decent longevity for a 'cologne' ensure it's not overpowering, yet still present enough for most occasions.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Opening with a zesty, green burst of lemon verbena and bergamot, Kenzo Power Cologne quickly introduces the warmth of cardamom and spicy black pepper. Geranium adds a gentle floral touch, leading to a powdery, warm base of tolu balsam, vetiver, and cedar. It's a sophisticated interplay of fresh and spicy, with an underlying woody-amber depth.

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