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Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette by Kenzo is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a woody, aromatic composition with a aquatic undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.

marine freshnesswoody depthgentle warmthocean breezemodern elegance
3.68· 662 Ratings
Created byChristian Mathieu
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette, launched in 2022 and crafted by Christian Mathieu, is a Woody Aquatic fragrance that embodies the brand's distinctive blend of Japanese inspiration with French elegance. The composition opens with sea notes and Calypsone, creating an aquatic freshness that feels like a gentle ocean breeze. This marine opening leads to a heart of nutmeg and pine, adding warmth and depth without overpowering the initial crispness. A base of patchouli, sandalwood, and cedar rounds out the fragrance, grounding it with rich woody notes that offer a lingering warmth.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Heart

The Soul

Base

Foundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak800
Weak3.8k
Moderate16.0k
Long8.8k
Eternal1.1k
Sillage
Intimate3.7k
Moderate16.0k
Strong4.5k
Enormous640

Application Tips

Apply this fragrance two sprays to each pulse point. The marine notes are most prominent in the first hour, so it's best for daytime wear when you want a fresh, crisp scent that evolves into warmth as the day progresses.

03 · The Nose

Christian Mathieu

Founding perfumer · 5 fragrances

Christian Mathieu portrait

Christian Mathieu (1946–2020) was a French perfumer known for aquatic and aromatic fougère compositions. He began his career at IFF, creating Jacomo pour Homme (1980), and while at Roure Bertrand Dupont created Kenzo pour Homme (1991), an emblematic woody-marine fragrance. He later joined Takasago in Paris, creating Insensé Ultramarine for Givenchy (1994) and Elements Aqua for Boss (1996).

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet solitude of a coastal path at midday, where sunlight filters through pine trees and the air is filled with sea salt and earth.

Fig. 01 — Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette, Kenzo

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06 · The Room

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