Kenzo Jungle: Kenzo's spicy elephant... In 1996, Kenzo made an impression with Jungle, a powerful spicy floral that plays on its facets to leave its mark on its era with an elephantine imprint.
The house of Kenzo has always had an atypical vision of fashion and perfumery. Doing nothing like everyone else, it takes an often exotic and highly poetic view of the world of women's fragrances. It is precisely in this register that Kenzo Jungle finds its place. Since 1996, it has honored the elephant, placing it as the king of the jungle. Released in several versions over the years, this essence is a concentrate of warmth and comfort. Oriental and spicy, it does not lack temperament and is well suited to warming up cold winter days. So, what about this timeless fragrance that has enriched the world of women's scents since the mid-1990s? Here is our review on the subject.
Olfastory’s review
Kenzo Jungle, the fragrance of an independent woman
Kenzo Jungle depicts the portrait of a wild, independent woman. This fragrance embodies the idea of an animal nature. The elephant, for its part, is used here as it is a symbol of strength and wisdom. It has always been the house of Kenzo's favorite animal. Like a good luck charm, it never left the pocket of Kenzo Takada, the house's founder. Here, it is used to symbolize the image of a pacifist jungle, in which a modern, seductive woman lives and expresses herself. Although Kenzo Jungle has existed for several decades now, it still perfectly suits the dreamed-of image of today's woman. Unsettling and generous, this striking juice seems to draw its source from the heart of a spice market.
The powerful, spicy breath of Kenzo Jungle
Kenzo Jungle is a women's essence aimed at people of character, who like to be noticed even before being seen. One thing is certain: Kenzo Jungle is not made to go unnoticed! Composed by Dominique Ropion and Jean-Louis Sieuzac, it opens with a fresh, incisive opening of mandarin and cardamom. Then the tone rises and the heart heats up. Cumin is combined with an even more fiery clove. Velvety ylang-ylang and heliotrope come to illuminate Kenzo Jungle and amplify its share of feminine exoticism. A milky, delicious mango removes the initial bitterness of this fragrance, while blending with a sweet, gourmand licorice. In a surge of sensuality, Kenzo Jungle ends with a sillage of vanilla, subtly supported by a woody accord of patchouli and cashmeran.
The elephant makes its way onto Kenzo's bottle
Naturally, since Kenzo Jungle honors the elephant, its small statuette takes pride of place on top of its bottle. This animal exudes a quiet strength, resting on thick, luxurious glass. Here, the edges of Kenzo's rectangular glass are softened. Almost in motion, they exude a certain tenderness. Nevertheless, it is indeed the cap of this fragrance that makes all the difference. In a matte metal, between gold and silver, the elephant seems to protect the fragrance held within this bottle.
It should also be noted that Kenzo Jungle was released in a Tigre version the following year, in 1997, then in a Homme version in 1998.