Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi, a fragrance in the purest spirit of Japanese tradition. Kenzo Takada is the name of the former artistic director of Kenzo and founder of the eponymous house. A true artist, he conveyed throughout his career his bohemian and poetic vision of the world. This is how he gave rise to some captivating compositions, such as the timeless Flower By Kenzo.
Since its founding in 1980, the house of Kenzo has continually pushed the boundaries of fashion and pioneered new trends. It must be said that the house was largely carried by the visionary spirit of the talented Kenzo Takada. It was in a bohemian and very positive style that he created the women's fragrance Flower By Kenzo in 2000. Since then, it has remained the house's best-seller and has been released in a multitude of different versions. In 2021, it is once again put in the spotlight and comes with a small Japanese doll. Here is our review of the fragrance Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi.
Olfastory’s review
The poppy, a timeless source of inspiration
The poppy has always been an endless source of inspiration for Kenzo. It is precisely this flower that appears on the Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi bottle. After all, what better way to evoke the urban spirit paired with natural beauty? This delightful blend has crossed decades without ever going out of style. Once again, Kenzo's poppy appears on its futuristic glass bottle. Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi comes with a poetic quote: I am fragile and fearless, I sow color and joy. I grow freely wherever I am, as long as I catch the light. I am the poppy, a wildflower by nature. Kenzo reveals my essence.
Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi, the original idea of pairing it with a Japanese doll
Usually, when perfume houses decide to spotlight a creation for the year-end holidays, they choose to present it in a sumptuous box paired with a body care product or a makeup item. Kenzo, however, seems to have quite a different vision of the gift. This time, the house chooses to reference its Asian origins and immerse us in Japanese tradition. The Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi box contains a small Kokeshi doll. The idea is particularly original and bold, while also giving us the chance to discover the legend attached to this gift. Indeed, the story tells that, every year, a multitude of birds set off from the White Heron Castle to distribute Christmas gifts to the four corners of the globe. This place would therefore transform, as if by magic, into a sort of enchanted workshop. It is, in a way, an Asian version of Santa's workshop... which Kenzo intends to let you enjoy!
The unchanged breath of Flower By Kenzo
While Kenzo's gift is a surprise in this box, the scent of the fragrance, on the other hand, remains unchanged. It is still the Flower By Kenzo we have known since the year 2000. As a reminder, this fragrance draws on the scent that a poppy might have, even though it is a scentless plant. Here, it is a blend of pink pepper, violet and Bulgarian rose. Flower By Kenzo Kokeshi is a fragrance with profound poetic audacity. It brings a flower to life in the middle of the city and intoxicates us with its delightful blend of strength and fragility. Signed by the talented Alberto Morillas, it remains an icon of women's perfumery.