What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is saffron. The heart brings Damask rose and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into vanilla and white musk. Overall it smells vanilla and rose.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Flower L'Absolu notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Kenzo Flower L'Absolu EDP
Flower L'Absolu EDP comes from Kenzo. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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The style of Flower L'Absolu
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by rose and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and rose smells and notes like Damask rose and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.72 out of 5.
How long Flower L'Absolu stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Liquides Imaginaires Liquide Gold and Prada Amber. Base notes like vanilla and white musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €98. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than BORNTOSTANDOUT® Dirty Heaven BORNTOSTANDOUT unisex but less than Liquides Imaginaires Liquide Gold and Prada Amber.
Flankers and editions
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 2000 and 2010.
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Questions people ask
Can men wear Flower L'Absolu?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Flower L'Absolu project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2022.
What is the difference between Flower L'Absolu EDP and Flower by Kenzo?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.