WS-K-2005

Summer by Kenzo

2005Men

powdery up front, then floral, settling into yellow floral.

Summer by Kenzo by Kenzo is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Summer by Kenzo was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Citruses, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Mimosa, Almond Milk, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Freesia and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Lemon,…

powdery floral yellow floral citrus

Nose: Alberto Morillas

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Citruses, Lemon, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Mimosa, Almond Milk, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Freesia, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Lemon, Amber, Woodsy Notes, Styrax, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

93%

90%

54%

49%

46%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Summer49%Spring31%Fall13%Winter7%Day86%Night14%Wears female72%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Kenzo picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Summer by Kenzo smell like?

powdery up front, then floral, settling into yellow floral. Dominant accords: powdery, floral, yellow floral.

What notes are in Summer by Kenzo?

Top: Citruses, Lemon, Bergamot. Heart: Mimosa, Almond Milk, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Freesia, Jasmine. Base: Musk, Lemon, Amber, Woodsy Notes, Styrax, Cedar.

How long does Summer by Kenzo last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Summer by Kenzo loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Summer by Kenzo best for?

Summer is the top pick (49%). Spring is second at 31%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Summer by Kenzo?

Day wear leads at 86%. Night is a secondary pick at 14%.

Is Summer by Kenzo for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 72% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Summer by Kenzo?

Composed by Alberto Morillas. Released in 2005.