Jungle pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) by Kenzo

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Jungle pour Homme Kenzo 1998 Eau de Toilette

7.9 / 10 203 Ratings

A popular perfume by Kenzo for men, released in 1998. The scent is spicy-woody. It was last marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Sweet

Citrus

Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Nutmeg

Lime

Heart Notes

Maté

Cinnamon

Base Notes

Gaiac wood Benzoin

Benzoin

Cedar

Perfumer

Olivier Cresp

Ratings

Scent

7.9203 Ratings

Longevity

7.3148 Ratings

Sillage

6.7144 Ratings

Bottle

7.6147 Ratings

Value for money

8.138 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 10/11/2025.

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Reviews

20 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/13/2015

ColinM
516 Reviews

ColinM

4

Another Kenzo weirdo!

Kenzo Jungle Homme opens with a really peculiar, distinctive and to me totally pleasant accord composed by a sort of odd spicy-green-fruity blend, much aromatic and slightly milky, with sharp lime notes juxtaposed to a creamy, fruity, slightly synthetic feel of tropical fruits (banana, a bit of coconut too), enhanced by carnation and spices – notably nutmeg and cloves. Beyond this, a perfectly-blended note of sandalwood, which is quite sweet and creamy as well. Overall the name fits this scent perfectly, as it is quite an exotic and bizarre Oriental scent which surely conjures a “jungle” mood. What I admire the most is the effort to create something less usual than predictable “green-forest” clichés, trying to evoke a whole “raw nature” ambiance – spices, woods, leaves, even a sort of aqueous-mineral feel. The opening is quite bold, then it suddenly tones down to a nutty-citrus green and creamy blend with a prominent sandalwood note, all well wrapped up in a sort of “balsamic” creaminess that tames down both the fruity-sweet side, and the spices, avoiding to become either “too gourmand” or too spiced. Totally creative and distinctive, but well balanced and restrained enough to be perfectly safe, pleasant and unisex in any circumstance. Finally, on the drydown it becomes more quiet, more gentle and more dry, with spices and woods (cedar too) emerging to the point of bringing Jungle Homme almost close to a woody fougère territory – still with a balmy-sweet Oriental vibe all over, also with distant echoes of Opium pour Homme. A bit synthetic (this meaning “cheap”) here and there, but really nice and creative, also smelling fairly “niche” (in the positive meaning).

7/10

05/16/2023

7Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

JustPetyrr
1 Review

JustPetyrr

3

A long time coming

I purchased Kenzo Jungle PH in 2009, when I was early in my fragrance hobby. I must have found a good deal on it from some now-defunct website. I'm not sure what I paid, but whatever it was, when I revisit this scent in 2023, I can't help but feel I got it for a steal.

I remember the reviews at the time being divisive, and thinking, "if it's not good, it'll at least be interesting." For me, being boring is a bigger sin than being bad. And I'm sure I needed to add something to get free shipping. Almost 15 years ago, I remember trying this and being blown away - but not in a good way. It had this aggressive, almost headache-inducing vibe. Smells that I didn't think went together - the nutmeg and citrus up top, the mate and cinnamon bomb in the middle, and the woods underneath. I didn't wear it much, but I didn't dislike it. I was finding myself and finding where I felt comfortable pushing the envelope.

Fast forward to 2023, and I find my bottle in tact - 14 years and 8 moves later - and I give it a spray. Immediately, I got it. I loved it. It needed it's time, but It's one of my absolute favorite fragrances in my collection. It's an experience, and it is travel in a bottle. I am taken to places that may not exist in our world, but do in my mind.

9/10 - more interesting than half of my bottles that are 5x more expensive. It's warm and inviting, while being exotic and interesting. It's not the bottle for a 90 degree day, but it's a solid 3 season smell - when you want to go somewhere different.

11/16/2021

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Smellavision
205 Reviews

Smellavision

3

The original Spicebomb!

A spicy, but still subtle oriental featuring nutmeg, cedar, creamy guaiac wood and sandalwood with added benzoine. Rich, sweet and slightly floral.

Opening with lime - a bold and somewhat surprising move for an oriental - on a note of mate, settling on nutmeg and some sweet, powdery woods. Overall, it's rather linear. Longevity and projection are average, but very fitting for this type of scent.

Although I find it quite different from others I've tried from the Kenzo line (where most are either aquatic or have an asian "bamboo-feel" to it that are mostly suited for warmer weather), this is a surprisingly nice fragrance that shines in colder temperatures.

04/16/2024

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Guitar2016
232 Reviews

Guitar2016

1

Very Unique Composition

It's a great fragrance, Elegant, Classy, Sophisticated. I blind - bought this hidden gem base on positive comments. I checked reviews on YouTube, Special thanks to : Scent Land and Gents Scents. This perfume has an unusual and a very strange Opening , It smells like pencil shavings but dry down is very wonderful ! It opens up with like warm spicy then dry down is semi sweet woody. It has a unique composition. This is perfect for the spring and fall. The art of bottle design is very beautiful. I love Kenzo Jungle Homme EDT.
Bravo Monsieur Cresp !
Two Thumbs Up.
Rating : 8.5 / 10

12/17/2024

10Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

Musthikla
7 Reviews

Musthikla

1

I love it…

My first teenage designer perfume! I’ve kept it in a 5ml bottle for years.I’m sure i’ve gone through more than five bottles of this perfume. Even today, I get goosebumps when I smell it. Such a simple and beautiful fragrance, so many beautiful memories awaken when I catch a whiff of it.
But unfortunately, after owning many niche creations and developing my taste, I don’t think I’d wear it again, and it would feel very weak to me now!
No matter what, I always look forward to smelling it, and for me, the scent is a solid 10/10.

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Statements

30 short views on the fragrance

HugoMontez

3 years ago

9Scent 6Longevity 7Sillage

3

This is a rollercoaster. A fresh and invigorating opening of lime and tea (Maté) with spices, mainly nutmeg and a great woody base. Wow!

Metaphysical

1 year ago

8Scent 5Longevity 4Sillage

2

I don't care too much for the fresh opening, but do really like the dusty, soft spicy-woody drydown. Unfortunately this is very soft on me.

NoraBalsamic

2 months ago

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

1

I am a shepherd, I live with my stock but some nights I put on my cologne and I go to the big city to find a lover, or two.

Romady

6 years ago

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

1

Very pleasant fragrance. Unique but versatile. I only wish it was a bit stronger and lasted longer. But definitely great as a scent!

Ergoproxy

5 months ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

28

45

Still great. Wonderful lime, nice spices, slightly physical, sweet and warm base of resin and wood.

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Pollita

2 months ago

9Scent

22

36

Welcome to the Jungle
The nineties present
Guns n' Roses
and spicy-fresh men's fragrances
with a woody-warm sweetness in the finish
my youth

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Pluto

1 year ago

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

22

24

Nutmeg + lime are clearly noticeable, tea, dry cinnamon, resinous wood, everything blends into a warm-spicy harmony. I like it better than the women's version.

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