Our take
What does Kenzo World Intense smell like?
Kenzo World came out in 2016 and the Intense version followed in 2017. It is credited to Francis Kurkdjian, who made the original, although some sources attach a second name to it. The published pyramid lists only five notes. Plum opens alone. It is plump and a little candied, closer to a prune than to fruit off the tree. Jasmine follows with a sunny, almost waxy glow. Peony keeps a trace of the original's dewy freshness without ever stepping forward. The base changes the mood completely. Warm vanilla settles in, carried by ambroxan and its salty, mineral skin effect. Kenzo World bet on fizzy peony, while the Intense goes for shadow and roundness. It lasts well on clothes. It is getting harder to find in shops, though the brand has not announced a discontinuation.
When to wear it
Autumn and winter evenings, dinners and nights out. Two sprays are enough because the vanilla spreads quickly.
It belongs to the Floral, Gourmand family. Kenzo World Intense is one of 24 creations by Kenzo in our encyclopedia.
