Pink GrapefruitOpens with
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Kenzo · Sold as unisex
Totem Yellow
The sharp clarity of a brisk morning walk through an urban park — where the crispness of citrus and aromatic herbs meets the grounding warmth of leather and wood, evoking a sense of modern sophistication.
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Totem YellowMid-range · $40–100
38%Similar accords, often for lessCool Water Woman Summer Fizz · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares lemon, peach and white musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 and crafted by Christophe Raynaud, Totem Yellow by Kenzo is a unisex fragrance that seamlessly blends fresh citrus with aromatic spices and woody undertones. The opening notes of pink grapefruit and lemon are vibrant and invigorating, while tea and hedione add an aromatic depth that transitions smoothly into the heart of peach and rose. Leather and woody notes ground the composition, giving it a distinctive warmth and complexity, all anchored by white musk.
For best results, apply two sprays to your pulse points. The fresh top notes are bright but dissipate within an hour, so reapply if you want to maintain that initial burst of citrus. The warm base notes will linger for hours, making it perfect for a day that transitions into evening.
Fig. 01 — Totem Yellow, Kenzo
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
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The originalTotem YellowKenzo · Mid-range · $40–100Davidoff · 2006Cool Water Woman Summer FizzShares Lemon, Peach and White muskunder $40★ 4.16 (75)
With Kenzo Air Intense
Adds anis, musky and soft spicy; shares four accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 18%.