Fragrance Notes
Flower by Kenzo Gift Set
The rose at the centre of Flower by Kenzo Gift Set is dry, powdered and faintly smoky, and everything in the scent is arranged to keep it that way. Pink pepper and blackcurrant start it with a tart peppery snap, the fruit dark rather than juicy, and that brightness burns off to leave the soft floral warmth behind it.
Damascus rose and violet share the heart, with the violet drawing the rose towards powder and cooling its edges. White musk and vanilla finish the composition in a balsamic, amber-tinged warmth, musky enough to stay dry while a gourmand sweetness lingers in the background. The movement is from fresh spicy fruit to powdery floral to warm musk, and the powdery, musky and vanilla accords carry the scent more than the opening does. A faint smokiness threads through the base and is part of why the vanilla never reads as dessert.
Alberto Morillas composed Flower by Kenzo in 2000. Kenzo itself was founded in Paris in 1970 by the Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, who had arrived in the city in 1964. Fragrance joined the house in 1988, and Kenzo is now part of LVMH.
It is long lasting with strong projection, so a spray or two will see out a day and an evening. The scent suits all four seasons, and it moves easily between professional wear, casual days and a night out. The powdery warmth reads richest in autumn and winter, while the tart opening keeps it from feeling heavy in spring and summer. It is presented here as a gift set.
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