Lemon VerbenaOpens with
Black PepperHeart
Tolu BalsamDries down to
Also asEau de Parfum · 2008 →
Olivier PolgeThe nose · 158 fragrances · also made The One for Men Eau de Parfum (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Kenzo · Sold as masculine
Power Cologne
The moment you arrive at a bustling city street corner — where the crispness of fresh air meets the warmth of urban vibrancy, and every note carries the promise of a new adventure.
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Power CologneMid-range · $40–100
39%Similar accords, often for lessChampion G.O.A.T · Fragrance WorldBudget tier, under $40 · shares bergamot, black pepper and coriander8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009 and crafted by Olivier Polge, Power Cologne by Kenzo is a bold statement in the world of fragrances. This aromatic cologne opens with lemon verbena and bergamot, bringing an invigorating freshness that immediately captures your attention. As it evolves, cardamom and black pepper introduce a warm spiciness, while geranium and coriander add herbal nuances that keep the composition dynamic. The base notes of tolu balsam, vetiver, and virginia cedar ground the fragrance with earthy warmth, creating an overall effect that is both energizing and deeply satisfying.
For best results, apply Power Cologne to your pulse points in the morning. The aromatic opening is bright but fades within an hour, so reapply if you want to maintain its invigorating freshness throughout the day. The earthy base notes will linger and provide subtle warmth as the day progresses.
Fig. 01 — Power Cologne, Kenzo
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Olivier Polge
Chanel's new chapterOlivier Polge succeeded his father Jacques as the in-house perfumer-creator at Chanel in 2013, becoming only the fourth person to hold this role in the house's history.
“The flowers are never precise. They’re abstract.”
Olivier Polge · AnOther Magazine, September 2017
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The originalPower CologneKenzo · Mid-range · $40–100Fragrance World · 2024Champion G.O.A.TShares Bergamot, Black pepper and Corianderunder $40★ 4.07 (27)
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 7%.