This internationally renowned brand, present in fashion, accessories, home decoration and fragrance was created by couturier Kenzo Takada, who was born in Japan but launched his career in France. His first women’s collection came out in the early 70s, followed by a men’s line in the 80s. Today Kenzo is part of the LVMH group. Both Kenzo’s fragrances and his fashion have a strong brand identity tied up with poetry, color, travel and the encounter between nature and the city. His first fragrances were Kenzo de Kenzo (88), Kenzo pour Homme (91) and Parfum d’Eté (92). These were followed by Jungle, L’Eau par Kenzo, Flower by Kenzo with its famous poppy bottle, Summer by Kenzo, Kenzo Amour (2006) and the men’s scent Tokyo by Kenzo (2007). Kenzo has also entered skin care, with the Kenzoki line and its innovative, five-senses based approach. Info: www. kenzoparfums.com
This elegant wood essence opens with gentle green, slightly aromatic notes. Basil, mint and pepper fade progressively away, revealing a scent with a strong vetiver connotation. A few sweet, light... Read On
The fragrance is told through ‘impressions’: bergamot, bitter-orange blossom and sweet-orange blossom are the perfume’s three key ingredients. Bergamot, with its fresh waves of iced tea – as well... Read On
Described as a citrus-woody scent, the fragrance blends bergamot, lemon verbena, woody notes and tolu balm. Designed by: Olivier Polge, IFF. Read On
The opening is airier; the rest of the composition, still powdery and musky, is less oriental, more floral and spicy. Read On
Lemony and spicy (ginger, elemi) notes melt into a sweeter, woody trail warmed up with balms. Designed by: Sophie Labbé, IFF. Read On
Citrus notes melt into the sunny jasmine heart and a sweet ambry trail. Designed by: Christine Nagel. Read On
The fragrance opens on a grapefruit-cassis accord blended with cardamom. The sunny-floral heart evolves towards a gentle musky-woodsy base. Designed by: Daphné Bugey, Firmenich. Read On
A fresh, subtle vanilla with mingled notes of lotus, freesia, vanilla bean and cedar wood. Read On
A mandarin-orange and violet-leaf opening heralds the arrival of the powdery, honeyed and green heart of Hellebore rose, mimosa and camellia. The trail weaves together patchouli, amber and vanill... Read On
A woodsy-oriental fragrance elegantly weaving together the opulence of Siamese benzoin, the woodsy tones of patchouli and the oriental character of amber and frankincense. You’ll also recognize ‘... Read On