Kenzo 2005 EDT

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Summer by Kenzo

by Alberto Morillas

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Kenzo Summer by Kenzo is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Alberto Morillas. Summer by Kenzo opens with Citrus, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, Lily of the Valley, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Kenzo's Summer by Kenzo carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A universally adored summer staple, Kenzo Summer is the mimosa queen we all miss. Its sunny, clean, and warm embrace makes it a true cult classic, leaving many desperately searching for a suitable replacement.
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  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
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Summer by Kenzo Eau de Toilette bottle

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.

Notes

Top

CitrusCitrusLemonLemonBergamotBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosaAlmondAlmondLily of the ValleyLily of the ValleyFreesiaFreesiaVioletVioletJasmineJasmine

Base

MuskMuskAmberAmberWoody NotesWoody NotesStyraxStyraxCedarCedar

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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
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and soft projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear. The intimate sillage and clean, soapy character limit its suitability for more formal or sporty 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

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About

Imagine strolling through a sun-drenched meadow brimming with mimosa, violet, and jasmine, all brightened by a zesty citrus kick. As it settles, a creamy almond note emerges, softening the florals into a powdery, clean scent, warmed by musk and amber. It's sunshine in floral form, with a subtle woody depth at its base.

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