Flower by Kenzo (for women)

missk

When you first smell Flower by Kenzo you will most likely recognize the scent as something that you're familiar with because you have at least known one person that wears this fragrance.

This perfume is quite distinctive. It's not an overly unique or ground-breaking scent, rather it is a safe clean-smelling, powdery floral.

I'll be honest and say that I hated this fragrance when I first sprayed it. It was strong, bitter and not at all flowery and sweet like I'd imagined it to be.

It took some time for those top notes to disappear, but when they eventually did, I came to like this scent a little better. The violets are surprisingly the strongest and most dominant note throughout this fragrance, however they are powdery and slightly synthetic.

Overall, I don't mind the freshness and subtlety that Flower by Kenzo creates, but I'm really not crazy about this scent. To me it's just a common soapy/clean fragrance that hasn't pushed too many boundaries.

sabel

I just can't smell Flower by Kenzo. On my skin it smells like...nothing really. Nothing with a hint of sugar. However, i put it in my bath and then! In the warm bath the lovliest scent was brought forth. Warm and sweet and flowery. A little oriental. Very nice, in the bath.

Wristsniffer

Kenzo Flower is a great, innocent scent that reminds me of a child trying to suppress a giggle. It is powdery, melon-y, and sweet, and it seems to be playing hide-and-seek throughout the day, disappearing altogether for awhile, then returning unexpected, with offerings of notes it hadn't presented before running away, just moments ago.

The first time I tried Flower, I thought it smelled a bit too much like baby powder and at first, it truly does. But give it ten or fifteen minutes, and it is no longer the shy wallflower it appeared, but rather a vibrant, fruity, sweet personality, full of cheer and romance.

I definitely wouldn't wear it for special occasions and though I think it would work well in an office, I think its place is a casual one reserved for weekend cotton clothes and relaxing, laid-back evenings. If I purchase a bottle after using up my sample, I'll most likely use it infrequently, but use a lot at once, as it's very light and needs a good dose to work its charms. It's cozy and makes me think of my early childhood.

hollivomitsyou

powdery and light. feels very youthful and very commercial.

HelloLovely27

this perfume smells nice.
it is very powdery and light but nothing special.
i do think its lovely but i tend to spray it around the room and bed sheets to make everything smell fresh! I think it is too light and simple for me to wear out. I find it somewhat boring. x

guest_ana

Incredibly lovely bottle, terible parfume. I can only smell old lipstick, not only on my skin, but on others to:(

timmyjoe

The masterpiece for this decade,
what more can i say?
You are my goddess of love for almost 9 whole years.
Thank you my flower.

Spring25

I love poppies, so I couldn't resist trying this. My first impression was that this 'red' scent could well be worn by women of all ages pretty much for any occasion. Although it is sweet, it's not cloying. Rose and violet are two of my favorite scents in perfumes, and they are obvious in the heart of this fragrance. The vanilla and musk and opoponax in combination provide a lightly powdered, slightly sweet, almost woody drydown to this gorgeous, happy fragrance. It's like a having a tea party in the middle of a partly-wooded flower garden.

popy80

nice, sensual, long lasting, passionated, full of flower

riri

The scent is so flat and for me too sweet!
So boring and I just don't understand why so many people loves it? I have 2 perfumes from Kenzo and both are just dull, naive and too girly. Too bad that almost every people I know adores this perfume so much and my nose is getting more sensitive to it. It's like they're under oath or something and wearing this perfume at the same day sometimes.

Russian

Unfortunately,I have to agree with the comment bellow.Though I never liked most part of the super-popular fragrances,I have understood many of them.But not this one!I liked the bottle so much and I expected something oriental-fresh,delicate and refined, but the only thing I got was a cheap-artificial rose smell that was too sweet for me.
I think that if you hate very sweet perfumes (like me), you'll probably hate it.I have a lot of friends who wear it and I recognize this fragrance by smell.I can't stand it,especially when it's applied to much.
Not my type,for sure...

Mellyhelly

Hate this. Period.
I can't even understand why it is so popular and why it is considered a delicate scent. For me it's a bomb of fake powdered plastic flowers, nauseating, cloying, it pervades the air around the wearer and kill others.
It gives total headache and make me give up eating. There is no evolution, no gentleness, no refinement. Actually it's quite gross. It seems to be made for girls with apparently innocent outfit, but very poisonous instead. Just like a girl I used to know. I smell something like burnt plastic and petrol. It's tenacious.

megannsmom

Nicely sweet, but I can see how it would be too sweet for some people. I get a lot of Jasmine in this, wrapped in a baby-powder, vanilla and gentle spice hug. The jasmine mixed with the rose does seem to give the impression of carnation, I can see where people are getting that. All in all, I really like it, but think it would be better for cool spring than hot summer, as it may get too cloying when it heats up.

Malibu

I have just been given a bottle as a gift.

It's not wildly original, but I like the powdery scent & the hint of sweetness.


I'll continue to use it, but I doubt I'd buy it again for myself.

guest_

I just didn't like this- there were some notes in it that I found kind of appealing (a nice spiciness- kind of reminded me of carnations) but to me, there was something about the blend that seemed overwhelming and nauseating and I couldn't wait to wash it off.

perfumes_addict

it seems that kenzo perfumes have this "love it or hate it" thing. in my case, i hate them all. at least on my skin. but recently i have tried flower because i wanted to buy it for my sister and i didn't remember how it smelled. it smelled quite flowery, a little sweet but very original and long lasting (like all kenzo perfumes)... surprisingly, i liked it and i'm willing to try it again just to make sure it is the same thing. if it is, i will be buying it and using it from my sister.

krishka

I sniffed once the cap of the Flower bottle and didn't even liked it to test on my skin,the least was not impressed at all, but recently killing some time at the airport sprayed on my wrist.
After the dry down i was enwraped in cloud of mysterious and exotic scent, warm but yet subtle..so i bought a botlle...Now i love it!

Amanda79

Once I bought this and got it home my first surprise was the bottle! I'd never seen the 3.4 oz bottle because the store I go to uses the 1 oz tester. Let me just say, this is the most beautiful and TALL bottle I've ever seen! I love it!

And finally today I'm wearing the fragrance for the 1st time. I've wanted to try this for years but never could find it for sale in my town until now and boy let me just say I've been missing out! I can't say enough good things in this review to describe how much I adore this fragrance. I knew I would love Kenzo Flower but its even better than I expected. If there is a love/hate relationship with this perfume my feelings are definitely LOVE!

The violets are powdery at first but after wearing it for just a few minutes it mixes with my chemistry and turns to a sweetness I just can't get enough of! On me its sweet like candy, powdery fresh violets, lots of that wonderful Kenzo vanilla and a slight warm incense. I keep getting a cloud of aroma around me that is heavenly and I realize that its coming from me! Definitely in my top 5!

Update: I was curious what note gave the incense smell. I found out that opoponax is also known as "sweet myrrh" which would explain the sweet incense aroma that lingers on my skin for hours! Its described as smelling "sweet, balsam-like and lavender-like".

Mirandapanda

I'm really surprised how several people have described this as overwhelming and long-lasting, because to me it is very light and delicate, and disappears off my skin after a couple of hours! I know what they mean about the baby-powder bit, but I quite like that. It smells just how I would expect red poppies to smell if they had a scent. I would wear this when I didn't want to make too much of a statement with my perfume, such as visiting someone in hospital.

dalkiuyu

very powdery, slightly floral, with a hint of creamy vanilla. interesting yet understated...it is one of those unique perfumes, but not in-your-face-challenging. it's quite wearable. i like this a lot, and am planning to purchase soon.

noharadwan

very powdery and a sharp obvious flower notes!! nothing special , i think it suite more old ladies

honeypoppyseed

At first it smelt of flowery waters and berries (or peppers) but then it changed quickly to smelling of baby oil. I liked it, it wasn't very sexy however, and I don't know if I would want to pay so much just to smell of baby oil. This fragrance was my friends birthday present and she hadn't worn it once because the fragrance was such a turn off to people around her.

One other thing: it seems like a good scent for women of all ages, maybe wear it at a lunch with family. Or to church... although it is kind of musky for church (not light at all, and very long lasting).

azuriiita

I was expected something different... less common and heavy... more ethereal and delicate. Maybe something "minimalist"
In change, its like a black currant incense with a mixture of powdery - and synthetic- flowers scent.
Its nice... easy to be recognized... but nothing special for me.

Es como una bella flor que te atrae desde lejos, pero una vez cerca, descubres una flor de tela -no diría que de plástico-, muy bien hecha y perfumada con esencia floral... pero al fin y al cabo no es una flor real. Algo bonito, pero artificial... como una risa fingida, la belleza retocada con photoshop...
Para mí, no lo compraría, lo mismo que no adornaría mi casa con flores plásticas

Mals86

Flower is very nicely done - and aptly named. It doesn't focus on any particular flower, although I can identify the violet and the rose. It's a bit powdery, but lacks the mustiness that many powdery scents turn to on my skin. Quite pleasant, and I would think very suitable for an office environment (if sprayed lightly - it does have moderate sillage).

Bottle is cute. I never purchase for the bottle, though.

I already have office scents in my wardrobe, and I don't really need another one as quiet and background as this one. If I didn't already own Daisy (same perfumer and it shows), Ivoire, and Tommy Girl, though, I'd probably buy this. It's pleasant and unmemorable.

Trvevil

I liked the bottle of this fragrance very much all the time, so today I finally tried it on my wrist. The bottle in my opinion is very gorgeous, clear and exciting and fragile and... I like it so much, I would keep it in my room for everyone who misfortunes to enter my room to see it. :D
About the scent. At first- very creamy flowers. Hmm, not my thing, I thought. But as it was on my hand for a while I started to like it. Now, after some hours the creamy notes (must be hawthorn with berries?)gone and left me with scent that reminded me... poppy flowers! Same thing on the bottle. I don't think there is included this flower oil, but it's so gorgeous! I don't smell rose much, more violet and the thing that gives poppy impression. I agree that this fragrance reminds me of babies.. my cousin smelled like that when she was small. Staying power is very good - 7+ hours.

Migotka

Vanilla-musky-rose. This is how it presents itself on me.
I have fallen in love with it at once. I know a lot of people do not like it, but I dont smell artificial notes here. As most Kenzo fragrances it is unique, quite difficult, not stereotypically flowery. Vanilla makes a lot of perfume sweet, this is not the case.
The ther reason I love it is that it is so long lasting, one application a day is just enough to get it around myself the whole day.

Annie_D

I wanted this perfume, and I was really looking forward to trying it. It sounds unique and so many reviews were singing praises about it. Unfortunately on me the flowery notes did not present themselves and I ended up with a baby powder/diaper smell. I like the smell of baby diapers with a baby its so fresh and clean but its not really appropriate for an adult. I am so disappointed I wish it would've worked out for me. :-(

Lorilavira

The notes surprised me a little bit because it smells(for me) much like magnolia and poppies but these are not in this scent.I tought there were more flower and spicy notes.I love this parfume my aunt had it and i had a sample of it when i was 15 i loved to wear it but i'm always unsure if i should buy it or not.

It's very popular and many womans wear this one.The scent and the bottle are very unique.The first sniff is very fresh/floral and spicy and after a certain times you smell the flowers and it smells warm.

The Bottle is a dream i really love these bottle looks like poppy in a vase, lovely.The bottle and the scent are very elegant,modern and mature.It last very long and it's good for the spring and summertime but also for the colder day's.Good for everyday but also for special day's.

ramiske

I have admit I bought this because of the cool bottle, and all the glowing reviews. But I am so disappointed! I love florals, but this just smells like Grandma's body powder to me. Maybe it smells better on someone else, but I doubt I'll ever wear it--just too powdery.
However, if you like it--it really has staying power!

Perfumaniac

A powdery-floral fragrance with contemporary poetic power. Because the poppy has no scent, Kenzo has created its fragrance. A hint of rose, vanilla and violet for a perfect sensory harmony.
Flower is a contemporary fragrance for the modern, city woman who looks to nature for inspiration and renewal. Flower by kenzo. A flower in the city. Wild hawthorne, bulgarian rose, parma violet, cassia, hedione, cyclosal, opoponax, white musk, vanilla.

Wildeparker

I think this is a wonderful perfume for a teenager or young woman. It's so pretty and innocent but still has a sense of individuality to it. Since it's so light and powdery I was once tempted to over-apply it - bad idea!:-D Too much and it starts to smell synthetic so one must respect its delicateness.

Emeraude

I like this fragrance a lot from the first time I smelled it.Is very flowery and long lasting,and best of all ...it is the same fragrance all day...it dont changes like others do.

Cherub573

Ambery, powdery, oriental. Slightly sweet. This reminds me of an evening perfume, and something for cooler weather. Also, it smells ALOT like the Frederick's of Hollywood signature fragrance, which I used to own.

ktv0926

I simply don't understand why this fragrance is so popular! I completelty dislike the scent, overwhelming sweet and not in a pretty way.
My friend once gave it to me as a present, like 3 years ago, and i still can't finish it. And i never could throw away a bottle of perfume - so i guess i'm stuck with it forever:-(

t03y03l

It don't like this fragrance...nor on myself but on others too. It's just too much vanilla after a while...the first notes is also too flowery for me.....but that's just me......

Kasku

I am totally crazy about this fragrance. It's very conforting and warm. It does remind me of a baby powder but in a good way. It has a creamy melody that carries through out the whole day. It last a long time and when it dries it still smells the same. I like fragrances that don't change much during the day.

When I smell it I feel like wearing a nice, white, crisp shirt with a good jeans and sexy heels. So to sum up FLOWERbyKENZO I can say that it's serious, casual and sexy at the same time.

tommy_girl

the rich scents of flowers is all this perfume is about.floral fans might like it,but I'm not one of those,although I like kenzo perfumes very much(specially those which are designed for men) but I'm not the fan of this one and I think it's not girlish,nor original.I can buy a chip perfume that smells exactly like this and about fifi award,I don't know,maybe it's just personal differences.

tessture

Pretty, long lasting sweet vanilla with floral tones.

Gina

My second perfume. Its soft, tender and pretty. I find it smells dry if you know what I mean; I think because it reminds me of flowery talcum powder which is not bad thing as it means it lasts long.Delightful scent that lifts your spirits and is suitable for casual and formal occasions.Love the bottle. I kept it and its still sitting on my shelf!

LauraM

very unique scent, was the first perfume I ever bought back in 2001. Still love it, but don't use it as frequently (only when I feel nostalgic)

pimentosugars

I so wanted to love this perfume, because of its presentation; the bottle is elegant and simple and the whole look is modern, clean and soft...I'm a sucker for the whole experience of perfume from box to base, I want the magic. This had everything until I tried it. When I shut out the beautiful imagery all I could smell were parma violets, a scent that always sets my teeth on edge. I haven't yet found a violet perfume that doesn't have a weird chemical buzz, though with Kenzo flower, the nasty buzz is at least delayed - on my skin by about 10 minutes. Not for me.

Ju

At first, it smelled like the stick of the candy ''fun dip'' that I used to eat when I was young. Then after, I noticed some similarities with Oscar de la Renta. Finally, it's not for me.

scarlett5stam

I do not like this fragrance. I think it is too sweet and many people have it, not exeptionnel, not original...
I've never bought it, I tested just like other perfumes Kenzo and I do not like this brand :/

Candra

This is the only perfume I always come back to. I bought this perfume five times since its release and I never get tired of it. I have a lot of perfumes but my collection is not complete without this one. It's smells like baby powder but at the same time it smells very feminine. Lasting power is great. I llove the edp version more than the pure perfume. The pure perfume lacks 'the baby powder smell'.

MissLauraQ@hotmail.com

It's not really my kind of scent - but it's one of the better oriental florals I've smelled. It's much softer then I expected. It's very powdery. So much so, my 7 year old said "What smells like a diaper?"

It's very Japanese.

Helene

Light, interesting, smells like some Japanese flowers, very elegant and tender

leomat2008

As a man I used to hate floral fragrances on me, but this one is different. I bought one coz its so natural, like a real flower. It don´t disturbs your olfact. Its soft, clear and confortable. Flower by kenzo reminds me sometimes roses, sometimes a frozen rose but sometimes a totaly new flower, so unique but still natural and pleasant. I use to go sleep or to stay in house in weekends. I have the EDP in Ryoko flask and its beautiful! I love Kenzo fragrances, the first one for me is Air.

guest_Aurora

this is one of the most beautiful perfumes in my opinion. on me it smells powdery vanilla with a hint of flowers. just wonderful

solocha

For some time I have been putting away trying out this perfume - I did not like other Kenzo scents. I was pleasantly surprised today when I sniffed it, and found out I either had smelled it long time ago somewhere in perfume shop or on someone, or it must remind me of something from my early youth or childhood, probably my toys. In any case I admire its nostalgic recreation of atmosphere - it is ethereal and delicate indeed. The bottle is very accurate, I can imagine a fragile flower picked by a child when playing, or a simple fragrant posy or bouquet. I can also evoke a teacher in 'dressed' in this scent, in a crispy autumnal but not yet cold September days. My teacher probably did not wear it, but I can imagine all first year teachers smiling and fragrant on first day of September as it is such a warm, affectionate and gentle creation.

Cymbeline

Very soft and a bit ethereal, like a sole frail flower dancing in the wind.
A bit too discreet and powdery floral sometimes for me, but a real hit for office wearing !

dina

It is indeed a very floral fragrance especially with the violet notes. On me it smells almost exactly like YSL Paris.
The EdP is very long lasting.
Just hoped it would be more powdery.

alinaelenasandu

It is very good. I like it very much. It's fragile but long lasting, floral and powdery

guest_Perfume_Lover

This perfume is for those who loveeeee vanilaa..!! The smell is soft and long lasting too!!:)

Silvery

I got this from my best friend several years ago. Unfortunately I was too young to appreciate its very unique scent, so I gave it away later :( Definitely not for teenagers... Anyway, I'm going to try this perfume!

dolita

i got abottle as a gift from 4 years ago and till that time i didnt use it its very very strong as it make me feel headache :(

knics33

When I first smelt this, I didn't like it AT ALL. It was just way too powdery for me. I recently visited Sephora and have completely changed my mind. This is clean and fresh- very wearable.

nezzabel

It's sweet, light, long lasting... just beautiful!

guest_Minnie

it smells soft and long-lasting..I like this perfume..!!

lolo

i dont like it on me ..but i like it on any body els

Natalia78

Very girly and very Japanese.best Kenzo's fragrance.

AprilSea

it is a powdery perfume, bitter-fresh, wonderful. i'm at the third bottle, and it is said it's very 'me'.
i do not find it flowery. it's not strong, rather soft and fragile, like .. well, the poppy itself.

indigo.smile

It's flowery sweet, but it's kinda too sweet for me. but stil, i bought it. To made my hubby happy, he chose it for me. What can i say..I use it scarcely. I like the bottle though

takemyhusbandplz

First of all, I tried Kenzo's Flower EDP expecting to hate it. As, the last 2 Kenzo perfumes I hated with a passion. Violets, vanilla and a very delicate rose. This has to be the most realistic violet note; hence the powdery feel of Flower. I have to say this is one of the only violet perfumes that doesn't turn dusty smelling on my skin. Also, the rose note in Flower EDP is so well done. It's not a synthetic, heavy, overtly perfumey rose like most others I've tried. It's really a delicate and light rose undertone. On my skin this smells cool, modern and just beautiful. Flower is very long lasting too, with wonderful sillage. The bottle which everyone seems to like is my only gripe with Flower. The bottle is cheap looking in my opinion.

Keep this in the refrigerator for a wonderful refresh on a warm sunny day. I love to spritz on after I get inside from planting flowers on hot days.