Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense: A new Woody and Marine fragrance. Remember: in 1991, the house of Kenzo crafted a men's fragrance inspired by water and nature. Kenzo Homme is now considered a great classic of perfumery. In fact, many men still appreciate its heady notes, its salty aquatic splash, and its woody texture.
Kenzo Homme first appeared in 1991. It seemed to awaken at the world's first morning, while the wind blew across the elements of still-untouched nature. It offered the landscape of a calm sea, its intense blue infused with sun-kissed light. Once again, through a new fragrance, Kenzo evokes the beauty of pristine nature. In 2021, exactly 30 years after the release of Kenzo Homme, Quentin Bisch reinterprets this cult fragrance and gives rise to Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense. A true concentrate of boldness, this men's fragrance reinvents one of perfumery's greatest legends. Here is the review.
Olfastory’s review
Bamboo as the guiding thread of the fragrance Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense
To imagine this fragrance, the house of Kenzo drew inspiration from bamboo. Indeed, it forms the guiding thread of this entire creation. The work built around this natural element is simply admirable, both in terms of scent and aesthetic design, in its bottle as well as in its advertising imagery. First, in its television campaign, Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense features Orin Hardy, founder of the Bamboo U project. Born in Bali, he is the creator of a responsible cause and shares his unique knowledge of construction, all while putting bamboo in the spotlight. Orin Hardy's ambition is to explore another way of building, in order to live in harmony with nature. For perfect consistency, the advertising campaign for Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense is set to a track composed by Clément Bove, in which the sound of the Cool-Kul, a bamboo instrument, stands out. Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense is also presented in a bamboo-shaped bottle. Its blue glass bends and stretches lengthwise. It has the suppleness and resistance of this plant, and seems almost to yield to the shape of the wind. Designed with verticality, it echoes the strength and flexibility of man or of bamboo. Its cap, meanwhile, evokes a cut made with a katana, the sword of the samurai.
The highly contrasted scent of Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense
In terms of scent, Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense undeniably draws inspiration from its predecessor. Nevertheless, it has its own distinct personality and speaks to today's men, eager for discovery and more environmentally conscious. More specifically, Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Intense draws on the serenity of the sea breeze, while warming itself with a few spicy and woody notes. This composition offers a highly sensual contrast between the freshness of the sea and masculine skin warmed by the sun. Sandalwood and Akigala wood ultimately create a soft, comfortable cocoon, while the whole is further enhanced by elegant earthy nuances of patchouli.