KENZO World Power

KENZO World Power is the empowering new feminine scent from cult fashion brand KENZO.

Housed within the same iconic symbol of openness to the world, the eye has been reimagined and inspired by the KENZO fashion universe.

The silver outer pack with mirror reflections contains the eye with a transparent cap, sitting on top of the heart of the bottle which features the nectar within glowing a vibrant shade of yellow, the star colour of the latest KENZO fashion collection.

The new bottle combines a variety of different textured effects, from the ridges of the cap to the sleek, smooth glass of the jar and the metallic silver drop bead, reminiscent of the chrome buttons which adorn KENZO bombers, jeans and leather goods.

I love the way in which KENZO has created a bottle that compliments and reflects the integral element of the brand, fashion.

In this sense, the fragrance is almost an extension of the fashion line and in this manifestation, KENZO World Power seeks to celebrate empowerment and highlights the multifaceted aspects of femininity.

 

It does this not just in the contrasting textures and elements of the bottle, but in the complex and contrasting nature of the fragrance itself.

The perfume actively plays on deliberately contrasting accords to create a contemporary, ultra modern, oriental feminine scent which features not a solitary floral note.

KENZO World Power opens with notes of aromatic cypress, a bold and unusual choice as it is an element frequently found in men’s fragrances, however it offers a lively and contemporary experience.

Heart notes of Sea Salt Crystals create an offbeat freshness, lifting the scent with a luminous, sparkling and modern twist before base notes of fiery Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Ambergris create an addictive swirl of sensuality. 

The unique composition offers contrasts of bitter, sweet and gourmand, creating a deliciously vivid, bold and appealing scent for the modern woman.

KENZO World Power may just be my favourite KENZO fragrance to date.

KENZO World Power is available now and costs £66.50 for 50ml.

Kenzo World Eau de Toilette

Kenzo World Eau de Toilette is the new beautiful, soft, feminine fragrance from Kenzo.

Created for an inspired by a woman who does not take herself seriously it offers a radiant freshness and lightness in comparison to its predecessor.

Described as a fruity floral, the fragrance mixes genres and punctuates its floral boutique with sweet, fruity accents to create a beautifully soft and luminous scent that lifts the spirit.

Housed within the same iconic and eye catching bottle as the original, Kenzo World EDT reflects the delicate nectar within with its powder pink cap and bottle.

The gommato cap has been inspired by the Kalifornia bags and the pink gold drop bead evokes their eye of jewellery collection. Like a metaphor of the eye, the Kenzo World bottle expresses the many facets of the Kenzo woman.

Soft curves of the eye contrast with the strong ridged lines of the cap to hint at the different elements captured within.

“Kenzo World eau de toilette is a positive energy, a modern view of a feminine fragrance” says perfumer Maïa Lernout.

The mischievous and joyful scent opens with top notes of fruity, sparkling pear before heart notes of luminous peony and gentle almond blossom soften its freshness with a beautiful floral bouquet.

Feminine and powdery Orris rounds off the scent leaving a fragrance that it both bold and yet soft and delicate.

It is a gorgeous, light-hearted scent and I am addicted to its powdery elements which comfort and wrap you in a warm hug!

The fruity and floral elements are present in equal measure with neither overpowering the other, working together in harmony to leave a truly joyful scent.

If you like gourmand, fruity scents its possesses just enough to keep you satisfied yet equally if you prefer florals you won’t be disappointed either.

Kenzo World EDT is available now and costs £55 for 50ml.

Kenzo World

Kenzo World is one of the most stunning and surprising scents I’ve ever had the pleasure to encounter.

Everything about this fragrance exudes an original uniqueness, from the fabulous bottle design, to the intoxicating and addictive scent within.

The bottle design is an extension of Kenzo’s Collection which features the all-seeing eye, alluding to the force of the ‘third eye’ and spiritual protection coming from above.

Shaped (as you would therefore expect) resembling an eye, the Kenzo World bottle features a beautifully smooth glass base which reveals the baby blue perfume within.

A half moon dip within the bottle provides the perfect backdrop for the rose gold pearl which delicately hangs from the top of the bottle.

The hard, ribbed lid provides a stark contrast to the soft fluidity of the rest of the bottle, providing an indication of the contrast between the floral femininity and the boldness of the scent inside.

The scent itself, while described as being floral, is in my opinion, quite oriental and yet sweet too. 

It’s a complex scent that leaves you craving more.

Top notes of Eqyptian Jasmine and peony offer a soft floral experience before heart notes of plum and raspberry help to sweeten the nectar.

Patchouli and Ambroxan crystals round off the fragrance leaving a soft yet sweet, delicately floral yet ever so musky fragrance that is distinctive, feminine and undeniably beautiful.

It really is quite an unusual scent and one I didn’t expect to love quite as much as I did.

Despite its uniqueness I really feel that it would appeal to a wide range of women.

It possesses so many lovely qualities; soft florals, delicate sweetness and a light muskiness, that’s its hard not to find something in it that you love.

Kenzo World is available now from The Perfume Shop and costs £63 for 50ml.