Kenzoair Intense (2003)
by Kenzo

It happened by accident that I layered two perfumes. I was testing Encre Noir to write my final review and instead of spraying it on an unscented smelling strip, I sprayed it on a piece of paper on which I previously tested Etro's Anice.
What a suprise to smell the anisic aspect of vetiver amphasized by the real anise note. Especially in the drydown when the two perfumes blended perfectly together.

Well, I found Kenzo Air Intense / Kenzo Air to have a very similar vibe to the above layering and despites it's not as well refined as Encre Noir, it still has a great charme. Peppery anisic vetiver. Funny.

If you're wondering about the differencies between the "intense" version and the original, well, I haven't found a substantial one. The "intense" is exactly like the original version but a little bit stronger, that's it.

11th May, 2011. (Last Edited: 5th September, 2011.)

They got the name right. Kenzo Air, even in the intense version, is an airy fragrance of woods and spice. The intense version seems to go more in an anisic direction and lasting a little bit longer than the original one. But still, this isn`t a powerhouse, and you have to spray a lot to get moderate sillage and longevity. It`s a light, airy woody fragrance that seems perfect for a working environment. At first, you have a spicy opening of anise, and then, when the fragrance develops on skin, you have a synthetic vetiver that isolates the leafy and woody sides of this aroma without using the smoky, rubber ones. Paired with what seems to be some iso-e-super and musk, the linear woody aroma creates a shiny, ultra-light woody experience. If you spray a lot, you`ll be able to detect it in a low voice during all the day. If not, it`ll probably last 4 or 5 hours. I like it on summer days where the heat is unbearable that you need a fragrance like this, that it`s not dominant on any moment. But i can see that this is not a masterpiece tough, just a nice and uncomplicated fragrance. Maybe too simple, i confess, but i really enjoy the light vetiver effect that this one creates.

18th January, 2011.

Exotic Scent, TOP NOTES are - caraway, anise and bergamot; MIDDLE NOTES are - tahitian vetiver and angelica; BASE NOTES are - amber, white woods and vetiver.
Sillage is descent, it's spicy, woody, dry, Masculine, projects it very well.
Yong, trendy, masculine, daily wear, age ranging from 20 till 40 years old. NOT AN OBVIOUS scent!

12nd January, 2011.