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Ginger
Lychee
Mandarin orange
Violet
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Camellia
Mimosa
Rose
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Amber
Patchouli
Vanilla
Frankincense
White musk
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Notes09/08/2021
Elysium
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Elysium
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Who has never seen a red wilderness of poppies overlooking the ears of wheat at the beginning of summer? Poppies are wildflowers that grow spontaneously and bloom from spring into early summer. The red petals are like rice paper, but alas, they have no scent. So why use poppy to promote a perfume like Kenzo Flower? Perhaps because its ephemeral beauty, strength, and delicacy express everything this perfume has. Noteworthy, following the trench warfare in the poppy fields of Flanders, Belgium during World War I, poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime.
Despite being on the market since 2000, I only discovered it these days, and I immediately fell in love with it. Alberto Morillas’ nose brought together the floral accord, which gives delicacy and sensuality, added the powdery and musky accord, which gives a feeling of intimacy and finally the vibrant accord of smoky resins that introduces an almost mystical note. Published as a masterpiece that remains very modern, not at all dated or taken for granted. When I sprayed it, it smelled of purple, softness and talc, like the dressing process of a sophisticated woman. It was exotic, completely different from the fresh perfumes that women are currently wearing.
Flower shows a head full of a floral accord, similar to a slight shiver that encloses the Bulgarian rose, the Parma violet and the citrusy Sicilian lemon. While I don’t have strong tartness, what reaches my nose is an explosion of fruit along with powdery purple and sour berries. A floral opening, a subtle balance of purple and pink. Ouch, it’s so damn good and captivating. The scent is immediately light, fresh, a flowery sweet.
Let the overture calm down, and immediately a lemonade magnolia blooms, rich in the accord of iris talc and the scent of synthetic hedione, a jasmine-like odour. Resinous opoponax, which is a kind of honeyed myrrh, reinforces its sweetness. Behind that lipstick vibe, there is subtle rose water, which dilutes the otherwise overly opulent blend. To keep everything clean, a musky touch exudes from the heart of this essence.
But Flower is more than that. Apart from the floral and powdery facets, the base releases a smoky accord of incense, smoky but not too ecclesiastical, which merges with a whisper of dark vanilla, which makes it more intense. It is not too sweet in vanilla, and it is my opinion that it is because of the woody base and the opoponax that rounds the vanilla.
It is a persistent but delicate fragrance. Beast mode as for longevity, over six hours. Nice to see and wear, to try at least once in a lifetime. Kenzo Flower is a beautiful example that shows that impressive sillage and enormous lasting potency don’t have to conflict with a nuanced and delicate overall impression. A powdery floral with an inimitable signature. There is a lot of resistance to this perfume. It is appropriate for day wear and casual events, and it is an ideal perfume for spring and summer. I love it. Did I mention that already?
I based the review on a bottle I have owned since September 2021.
-Elysium
Despite being on the market since 2000, I only discovered it these days, and I immediately fell in love with it. Alberto Morillas’ nose brought together the floral accord, which gives delicacy and sensuality, added the powdery and musky accord, which gives a feeling of intimacy and finally the vibrant accord of smoky resins that introduces an almost mystical note. Published as a masterpiece that remains very modern, not at all dated or taken for granted. When I sprayed it, it smelled of purple, softness and talc, like the dressing process of a sophisticated woman. It was exotic, completely different from the fresh perfumes that women are currently wearing.
Flower shows a head full of a floral accord, similar to a slight shiver that encloses the Bulgarian rose, the Parma violet and the citrusy Sicilian lemon. While I don’t have strong tartness, what reaches my nose is an explosion of fruit along with powdery purple and sour berries. A floral opening, a subtle balance of purple and pink. Ouch, it’s so damn good and captivating. The scent is immediately light, fresh, a flowery sweet.
Let the overture calm down, and immediately a lemonade magnolia blooms, rich in the accord of iris talc and the scent of synthetic hedione, a jasmine-like odour. Resinous opoponax, which is a kind of honeyed myrrh, reinforces its sweetness. Behind that lipstick vibe, there is subtle rose water, which dilutes the otherwise overly opulent blend. To keep everything clean, a musky touch exudes from the heart of this essence.
But Flower is more than that. Apart from the floral and powdery facets, the base releases a smoky accord of incense, smoky but not too ecclesiastical, which merges with a whisper of dark vanilla, which makes it more intense. It is not too sweet in vanilla, and it is my opinion that it is because of the woody base and the opoponax that rounds the vanilla.
It is a persistent but delicate fragrance. Beast mode as for longevity, over six hours. Nice to see and wear, to try at least once in a lifetime. Kenzo Flower is a beautiful example that shows that impressive sillage and enormous lasting potency don’t have to conflict with a nuanced and delicate overall impression. A powdery floral with an inimitable signature. There is a lot of resistance to this perfume. It is appropriate for day wear and casual events, and it is an ideal perfume for spring and summer. I love it. Did I mention that already?
I based the review on a bottle I have owned since September 2021.
-Elysium
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