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Kenzo · Sold as masculine
Air
The moment just before dusk when anis and fresh spices linger in the air, creating a cozy yet crisp ambiance.
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AirMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2003 by Maurice Roucel, Air by Kenzo is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that blends soft spiciness with aromatic and musky undertones. The composition opens with anis and fresh spicy notes that create a crisp yet warm atmosphere, before settling into a woody base layered with earthy and sweet elements. This scent embodies the quiet confidence of Kenzo's distinctive style — elegant and restrained, with a subtle complexity.
Apply one to two sprays to your pulse points. The aromatic top notes are bright but brief, so allow it time to settle into its woody base for a longer-lasting effect. It pairs well with cooler evenings or indoor settings.
Fig. 01 — Air, Kenzo
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Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
Maurice Roucel · CaFleureBon interview
The Air line
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Designer Kenzo
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