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Kenzo 7:15 in Bali, Jungle, Air

post #1 of 11
8/27/10 at 7:48am
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Was down in NYC's perfume district and felt the urge for a blind buy, or three. Saw three different Kenzos and got them all for a $100. flat.

KenzoAir - my favorite of the three. On me it feels very dry and light. Haven't done a side by side, but I'm reminded of Encre Noire but not as dark. The bottle is nicer than I expected from seeing the pictures online. I'm glad I got it.

7:15 am in Bali - as soon I put this on it reminded me of Gendarme. Clean and slightly chemical, but pleasant. After an hour or so, it turned much more floral. Orchids, I think . I love the name and the marketing on this one. Paints a better picture than the scent. Beautiful bottle, too. Anyone else get the Gendarme connection?

Jungle - this one I'm worried about. It literally turned my stomach. I tried all three on different parts of my arms to sample and perhaps it just didn't mix well with the other two. Creamy lime. Like a dark key lime pie with nutmeg. Didn't seem very "jungle-y."

All in all, I'm glad I got them and think I got a good deal. Jungle may be showing up on the trade boards soon unless I come around to it. I know I need to give them all a good wearing individually. Three at once was not a good idea, but I know we are all guilty of that when sampling. :-)

Any thoughts on these three?
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post #2 of 11
8/27/10 at 8:00am
Haven't tried Air or 7:15 in Bali so I can't comment. But I think Jungle is fantastic. Definitely a cool / cold weather frag, though, and not something you could wear every day.
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post #3 of 11
8/27/10 at 10:02am
Kenzo Air is wonderful. Dry, light and delicious. In the heat this one is a master piece!
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post #4 of 11
8/27/10 at 10:10am
Kenzo Air is one of the easiest to wear without smelling run-of-the mill. I've tried 7:15 in Bali (on my way to a vacation in Bali no less) but wasn't particularly impressed with the lightweight floral. But yes, nice marketing.

Btw was 'Jungle' = Jungle pour Homme? Imho Jungle L'Elephant is much better.
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post #5 of 11
8/27/10 at 10:46am
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Hey Diamond, yup, Jungle Pour Homme. I forgot about L'Elephant. Just when I thought I tried them all...
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post #6 of 11
8/27/10 at 10:55am
Yeah L'Elephant is good, an interesting feminine that could pass as a unisex. Probably more challenging and interesting than Jungle PH. I still prefer the Jungle Pour Homme, though.
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post #7 of 11
8/27/10 at 1:10pm
KenzoAir is OK - But I prefer KenzoAir Intense.

7:15AM in Bali didn't impress me at all.

I like Jungle pour Homme, as well as Jungle L'Elephant and Jungle Le Tigre.
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post #8 of 11
8/27/10 at 1:16pm
MikeNY, i find your reviews to be very spot on and precise. please keep em coming. "lime pie with nutmeg" - perfect

Kenzo is a wonderful brand and i find all their relaeses wonderful. not a single one has disappointed me as yet.
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post #9 of 11
8/27/10 at 1:41pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jenson View Post

MikeNY, i find your reviews to be very spot on and precise. please keep em coming. "lime pie with nutmeg" - perfect

Kenzo is a wonderful brand and i find all their relaeses wonderful. not a single one has disappointed me as yet.

Thank you, my friend! I've read your reviews too and I find them a spot on as well. We must have similar taste! I'm a big fan of Kenzo, too, my favorite are L'eau Par Ksnzo and Kenzo Homme. Looking forward to trying Kenzo Homme Boise.
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post #10 of 11
8/27/10 at 4:50pm
Of the ones you mention, Kenzo Air regular and Intense version and the male Jungle.
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post #11 of 11
8/27/10 at 11:18pm
I also really enjoy the Kenzo men's products. Oddly, the original Homme is my least favorite, but all the others hold a solid place in my wardrobe. I am amazed at how complex they are while maintaining such subtlety.
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