Kinetic Perfumes 2022 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Kayu

by Chris Maurice

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Kinetic Perfumes Kayu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Chris Maurice. Kayu opens with Mandarin, Vanilla, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Thailand Oud, Musk, Powdery, and Oud. Kinetic Perfumes's Kayu carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kayu is a woody, smoky scent built on cedar, incense and oud. Vanilla and tonka take the edge off. Deep and calm, without being heavy-handed.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Woody
  • Warm
  • Grounded
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Kayu Eau de Parfum 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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

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

This eau de parfum opens with mandarin, rosemary and vanilla, a bright and herbal start with a sweet undertone. The heart is Virginia cedarwood, guaiac wood and incense, dry, smoky and woody. The base is tonka bean, powdery notes, Thailand oud, oud and musk. It is a warm, woody scent with a smooth, resinous finish.

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