Kenzo pour Homme (1991)
by Kenzo

I am not a fan of marine-ocean-aquatic fragrances as a rule because there is something synthetic about them that I really hate. On me, these EDTs smell like lighter fluid or melting vinyl. Utterly revolting! However, Kenzo pour homme seemed to be more natural than most marine fragrances I had smelled before. I really fell in love with it the minute I tried it but instead of waiting for full dry-down and make a rational decision as to buy it or not, I immediately ran home with a bottle. A cruel disappointment was just around the corner for me though. The dark earthy oakmoss note took over after about 20 minutes and instead of the fresh, young and elegantly distinctive fragrance I thought I had bought, I ended up with a heavy, stuffy and dusty smell that reminded me of my grand-father's potato cellar. I still have the nice blue bottle. I have tried it again a few times over the years with the same disappointing result. Pity...

9th October, 2011.

Clean bright and green upon initial application. Dries into a sweet vetiver combo. Lasted all day. I'm talking over 10 hours! Only had a sample but I'm adding to my wish list.

20th September, 2011.

The best fresh scent I ever had. Over 20 years on the market, and I still can't find anything better than this. It's like a sunny beach and clear oceanic water around. Longevity and sillage really impressive. Almost all new scent are synthetic comparing to Kenzo PH. Love it... This scent and Lanvin Homme Sport are on the my top.

13rd August, 2011.

This is my first Kenzo , and I just fell in love ... KPH is sophisticated , dry , fresh and unique. Placing my top 5 ranking.
There is something in the background that reminds me Cacharel Pour homme , and I love it !
Thumbs Up for Kenzo !!!

11th July, 2011.

From the ultra-fresh modernistic opening through the clove infused citrus middle, I really wanted to love this scent. Unfortunately the flowery powder smell in the dry down reminds me of the insides of a woman's vinyl makeup bag.

11th July, 2011.

Very ocean like and a fantastic aquatic. Silliage is moderate and longevity is respectable. Really captures the essence of a hot summers day at the beach or setting on a pier watching the tide come in with all the smells that come along with it.

3rd June, 2011.