Nowadays, we are overwhelmed by artificial flavors and enhancers. We no longer even know what real meat and real fruit taste like because we can produce both in tenfold intensity in the lab. And it’s similar with aquatic scents; however pleasant and fresh they may be: Only those who focus on their taste buds while eating sushi can distinguish algae from them. Algae have a fine, bitter-salty spiciness and are truly a delicacy.
The Japanese fashion label Kenzo thought the same and has prominently featured algae in its new sport variant. Particularly charming, because it pairs so well, is the addition of oak moss. This scent has, and in this it differs from the Aqua wave, nothing unisex about it; rather, it smells thoroughly of a man - a sporty guy who has just come out of the shower. And unlike the sometimes rather cool aquatic "fakes" with violet and melon, it even exudes a certain cozy warmth. It has a certain scent volume; the intensity does not just linger on the surface.
As a little orientation: Those who can warm up to Aqua Fahrenheit, which also retains the character of the original, might also take a liking to the sport variation of "Kenzo pour Homme." It differs significantly from "Aqva" by Bulgari in that it brings out less of the maritime iodized salt and instead more of the seaweed vegetable.
It probably won't suit my taste, Kenzo had the Boisee back then, which was really good. But this one probably won't do it for me. Still, a little trophy. ;)
Jensemann 13 years ago
