I received a sample of this fragrance many months ago when purchasing a scent. I found it very unspectacular, but somehow interesting. I have several Kenzo fragrances in my collection, including the original Kenzo Homme, which I greatly appreciate. After several months of consideration, I added this one along with another flanker, Kenzo Homme Night, to my cart.
The bottle is the same as the original. However, the color is significantly less spectacular. I opted for 50ml, as I will never finish 100ml of this fragrance anyway. I probably won't finish 50ml either, but 30 euros is relatively affordable.
The fragrance was created by Francois Demachy, who has designed a lot for Dior. Most of his works appeal to me completely. Since Kenzo shares the same marketer as Dior, LVMH, the collaboration makes sense. From the beginning, it wasn't a scent I desperately wanted because it didn't blow me away. However, it has a certain charm that I find really interesting. It starts with a lot of bitter grapefruit. Mint is also present, which, in combination with the grapefruit and lemon, comes across as rather bitter and harsh. Not really well done. There’s also a nice spiciness that has a slightly seaweed-like quality. Very summery. This composition does not stand out through extraordinary moments but rather through its charm and modesty. Sometimes in the warmer season, I simply seek uncomplicated modesty.
I definitely don't see it as a sports fragrance. Rather, it's useful for after sports or in everyday life for me. The seaweed notes also work really well for a trip to the lake.
The performance could be a bit better, but it still holds its own. For a fresh fragrance, it’s in the middle range.
Overall, it’s a composition that appeals to me. A scent that makes me look forward to warmer days.
