Kenzo Amour Indian Holi Kenzo for women

i used to think it smells reli nice as im a big fan of vanilla. but the more i smell it the more i dislike it. even though i still have to agree tht i think this is the best out of the line.

well, it is very nice lovely smell on my skin.
on top i can smell the magnolia, rice.. and a lot more of frangipani.. (thats make a very unusual smell)

first i wear it at morning for work, but it just 4 hours in my skin.:(
and my friends tell me i should wear it at night...:)
its smell good nice, its kenzo


i gave it 8/10

I adore this! I much prefer it to the original Kenzo Amour. Hooray for it being the first frangipani fragrance not to give me a raging headache!

It's more of a skin scent on me and smells so feminine, romantic and sexy. Everything is so well balanced and rounded, love love love! I'll be wearing this on a romantic getaway with my man next month, that's for certain!

I got a sample of this in the mail today. As I put it on my wrist and took a whiff, I immediately pictured myself walking into a candlelit bedroom that had flower petals on the bed and incense burning on the night stand. I'm in love.

I bought this years ago so I liked it at some point but I have really grown to hate a lot of scents I used to love. This, like the others, is just heavy and artificial to me.

Mmmmmm... smells so yummy.. i just wanna eat it!

Indian Holi is a beautiful mixture of innocence and edginess. At first sniff it's romantic, musky and beautiful then it turns into a subtle, smoky, sexy addiction. The musk disappears soon after application. The end result is vibrant and alluring. When I smell it I see cheerful people dancing. It's a dynamic scent full of sensuality and charm.

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi starts out soft, sweet, and warm, with flowers, rice milk, and red fruits over a base of incense and the littlest bit of spice. At times, Indian Holi smells like peach cobbler a la mode; at others, it smells like rice pudding with saffron; and at yet others, like incense and vanilla.

Despite its name, there's very little spice to be found here; if you're looking for a perfume with those gorgeous Indian chai spices, you'll have to look elsewhere. The name Indian Holi refers not the spiciness of Indian cuisine, but the bright, colorful nature of Holi, a holiday in India where people throw rainbow colored pigments on each other in celebration.

It's odd, but Amour Indian Holi smells reminiscent of Burberry Brit EDP, although I can't really pick any single notes that they share in abundance other than vanilla. They both have that "peach cobbler a la mode" smell despite both lacking peach, although Brit is more fruity and bold than the soft incense of Indian Holi.

I'm not yet sure if I want to invest in a bottle of Indian Holi when I've got a full bottle of Brit hanging around for those peach cobbler-craving days, but that rice pudding and incense is so delicious that I might just go out of my way to grab a bottle of this as well.

Simply amazing.. and lasts for ages!

Simply amazing.. and lasts for ages!

I have to say that this is one of my favorite perfumes. It is not overt in any way. It is a perfect mix of sweet and sassy. It does not try too hard with sweet, spice or floral but a blend of all make a wonderful symphony together. This perfume always lifts my mood and is a goto for me when I want a unique and comforting scent around me. I love the name and the bottle and the contents in it. You can't see the color of the juice through this bottle but I imagine is it a light golden color with all the sunny brightness and uplifting feeling this one gives me. As with a lot of Kenzo you will definately get vanilla but mostly the exotic florals, incense and spices make this a must have for any collection.

I was drawn to the gorgeous fluid shape of the bottle but sadly the fragrance was a disappointment. For me, it is overly sweet and lacks any depth.

I tested it for the second time yesterday.
First time I tried it in May. In warm weather the fragrance developed into a creamy warm and thick scent - the incense and vanilla were very loud.
Yesterday in cool rainy weather Indian Holi turned rather cold and less creamy with rose, peony and musk being the most prominent notes. Still it was very lovely, feminine and peaceful.

BTW notes from Kenzo website:
Fruity start: red berries, rice steam accord
Floral heart: cherry blossom, rose, frangipani blossom, peony
Sensual base: vanilla, sandalwood, white musk, incense
Created by Daphné Bugey - 2008

have it, and really like it! sweet, warm and spiced vanilla, it´s absolutly a winter fragance. adorable! everybody ask me what i´m wearing when i put this on.
oh! i almost forgot to said, it last for ever, and ever, and more...

Lo probe junto con el Kenzo amour, que les puedo decir para mi este es mejor y tiene una aroma embriagador y adictivo , me encanta y sobre todo que a otros les encante. Cuando me lo pongo suelo tener muchos halagos por el aroma . delicios0¡¡¡¡

I Love LOVE LOVE this scent! I is simply amazing. It is different from anything I own. And when this bottle is gone; I will purchase another. If it is discontinued - I will have heart failure. I simply can't explain it any other way than sunshine in a bottle. Just makes me wish I could spray it right in my face - j/k! But if you haven't smelled it -your missing out!

This is just such a lovely and warm scent. It's subtle and not overpowering not matter the quantity. One of my top ten favorite fragrances. This is a perfume that you can wear year round. I get 3 main ingredients out of this vanilla, pink pepper and the peony...it's so much more as the scent evolves but really a wonderful perfume and well made...I own a lot of KENZO!

I like this fragrance a lot, but I can't figure out what's Indian about it. I get cherry blossoms pretty well, but I definitely associate cherry blossoms with Japan. I don't really detect any spices or incense, so I was a bit disappointed. Despite my disappointment with the lack of "Indian-ness," I still would consider buying this. It's probably best example of cherry blossoms in perfume that I know of.

ok, this scent is amazing, beautiful, delicious, only NOT ON ME!! OH WHY?? I'm just so disappointed! I sprayed this on a test strip and kept it for the whole day. I thought it smelled absolutely divine! It was spicy, exotic, sexy, warm, just addictive! I couldn't stop smelling it! So a few days later I decided to spray it on my skin. Only this time it smelled totally different. This may sound wierd, but on my skin, it developed this weird scent that reminded me of play dough! So weird! But everyone I asked thought it smelled like play dough too. I noticed this with some other vanilla based orientals. Some smell like play dough on me and some don't. I don't know WHAT that note is that smells like that on my skin, but it makes me really mad because I wish I could wear this! Hahaha! All I have to say is that this a good perfume, but may not work with everyone's chemistry, so DEF test it on your SKIN and wear a while before you buy it!

this is nice and gental to . i just tested this beside the original Kenzo amour. thi to me isent very much more spicy the way i thought i would be , but almost sweeter in away.
I think its the Rice that is more prominant in this one . the original vanilla , heliotrop is there , but the peony and cherry blosoms makes it more interesting , the spices aswell . allthoug like i sayed , not very strong.
this to me have almost more play dooh feel to it then the original. nice , but note worth the buy imo.
a little to shy and simple

I am in love! This is sweet but not syrup-y gourmand IMO. I get spices like cinnamon and cardamom, beautiful sandalwood, a bit of incense, dry vanilla. This is slightly sweet from the vanilla but not at all syrup like; almost like chai-tea! Very pleasant! I just bought a bottle and it will be perfect for the autumn season!

I love this one. Smell very well soft and sweet.

This is lovely, youthful incense infused scent. I absolutely love it. The cherry blossom is nicely balanced by the smokiness, and the spice is very light, just giving the sweetness an edge.

A charming little thing. The first impression was ”oh no, another fruit syrup”. Yes, it is extremely sweet, but the combo cherry blossom - spices is a lucky one. I’m not fond of gourmand sweet fragrances, but should I pick up one, I would take Amour Indian Holi.

This is a beautiful, exotic floral scent. By far the best cherry-blossom scent I've encountered yet.

The sweet cherry-blossom is the star of this perfume, along with the fresh rice steam, rose (not listed above), incense, and vanilla. It is warm and fresh at the same time. This certainly isn't loud or over-the top. It is gorgeous and soft, and would work as an everyday scent any time of the year.

The bottle is stunning, and captures the fragrance inside well - colourful, beautiful and cheery!

I adore it - the incense adds just the right amount of smokiness to the sweetness of the cherry blossom. It imbues it with a slightly mystical, exotic air that is perfectly in keeping with the name. That said, it has absolutely no staying power, at least on me. I sprayed it on my wrist, and it was all but gone an hour later. Divine, but unfortunately, very short-lived. Like being taken up to heaven and then unceremoniously kicked out, all in one afternoon.

This smells like every other oriental perfume out there. It is not original and it is certainly forgettable.

I had a hard time warming-up with it, but thinking twice is an amazing exotic scent...of course, not suitable for daily use ;)

I had this one and it was the version of Amour I liked most. It had a bit of spice and raunchyness to it. But even here the original Amour note was so strong and getting on my nerves with the drydown - because the spicyness and raunchyness faded away then. If you are looking for these kind of spices in a stronger way, have a look at Tova and "Nirvana". It's also a scent inspired by India - and Indian Holi for me was like a light version of "Nirvana".

I've got a sample of it and I think I'm addicted! Got to find the full version asap!

I got a sample of this one and I am in love!! Smells so sexy, so soft, so comforting...I can't stop smelling myself...I WILL be buying the big bottle! In the mean time I think me and my baby need to go take an afternoon "nap". LOL

i think this perfume is ok. i wish there was an "in between button" b/c i wouldn't say "i like this and want to buy it" but i wouldn't say i dislike it either. i like it better than regular amour. this one is lighter and i like that i smell a berry or something sweet. i don't see berries listed as an ingredient, but i smell something berry-ish and just think this one is nicer. i will have to resample to give a better opinion as i often find i need to try a perfume a few times before i decide how i like it.

I initially fell in love with Kenzo Amour but after I smelled this its my definate favorite of the two. It just has that extra something special. Its warm and cozy smelling and the incense is amazing. Another beautiful fragrance from Kenzo.

I love how this scent shape shifts on my skin; oh it’s just beautiful to me. I smell a delicate woodsy aroma morphing with dry vanilla in the elixir similar to Amour but that’s where it ends. On my skin Amour Indian Holi sends out incense and cherry blossoms first, yet it’s strange because I never lose the top rice steam, incense and cherry blossom notes!

The frangipani heart is just gorgeous and it doesn’t take very long for that note to start manifesting at all. I faintly smell a deep red rose mingling with frangipani in the heart, yet it’s balanced to perfection, very soft and delicate. The spicy and woodsy musk in the base is almost animalistic on my skin and just blows my mind.

I would buy a million back up bottles, it upsets me such a beautiful perfume is a limited edition.I'm shocked others do not find this one to have sillage and longevity! On me this scent has fierce throw and crazy lasting power.

I just tried Amour Indian Holi. I havent ever smelt the regular amour, but this one is quite delicious, however it doesnt last very long.
The initial sent was lively but slightly mysterious. after only a few minutes my wrist had turned into a field of lush, flavorful flowers after a fresh rainfall, only, it had rained a crisp citrus that is lingering on the leaves and petals of the red and orange hued flowers. sadly this doesnt last much more than 15 minutes before the scene fades and subtle spices begin to saunter by, and as this leisurely parade strolls past, it begins to slowly pull a soapy, astringent scent with them, with hints of soft white flowers.
I've only been wearing this perfume for about a half hour now, and it seems to be almost completely gone.
It is an admirable piece, although it comes and goes much too quickly.

i have that for 2 years and i like it but it doest last so i dont wear it very often

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi is a delicious, spicy and happy scent that unfortunately gives me instant headache exactly like sister Kenzo Amour. Too bad.
The two share many similarities but Indian Holi is definetely more kicking and bright. Sillage is nice and lasting power is good.
I blame the synthetic vanilla for headache or maybe the rice note, who know? I know that many of the latest Kenzo give me this problem.
I would have bought this straight away if not for this problem.
Try first buying.

Amaaaaaaaaaazing juice!!SENSUAL..Sexy & sophisticated but in a confident way..not in a "Pleeease notice me.." ....I loove the fact that the incense note is right in the top notes unlike most frags that prefer to keep it in the basenotes for the drydown only..I think its kinda outrageous to have right to ur face in the topnotes...I HIGHLY appreciate that...I hope it's never disontinued ever..Thanx Kenzo!!!

Very nice and relaxed, cheerful and sensual. A great fragrance for women from young to middle age. I think not a good option for teens.

I like it a lot.

the presence of incense in this perfume I think is what makes it totally different from Kenzo Flower. It's a soft incense fragrance.

The opening notes of this were heavenly. I took a deep breath and exotic incense and warm, spicy musk made both my daughter and I sigh with pleasure. After a mere few minutes, however, my jaunt through the orient ended, and I was dumped into a fruit orchard surrounded by berry bushes and scattered roses. Sadly, this didn’t work with my body chemistry.

Differences between this and the original:
1. The original tends to be sweeter than Indian Holi, but I find Holi a little bit more complex
2. The original lasts longer than Indian Holi
Therefore, it's more likely I'll purchase the original (mostly because of the staying-power which I find very important).

It took me a while but I finally worked out which olfactory memory had been stimulated by Indian Holi - Pink Creaming Soda! Yummy!

It does get spicier the longer it is on but I prefer the exciting pink opening myself.

Unfortunately, this is a very weak potion & I don't really get a lot out of it. It also stimulates brain hurt (you know, when you smell something & there is that squeezing pain behind your eyes) so it is a no for me. Maybe Armour will work better for me.

Love this - there's just something about it I can't stop sniffing. Definitely in the right category, a floral woody musk! I prefer it to the original Kenzo Amour. Reminds me a bit of Betsy Johnson, which has similar notes, but I like this one much better, it's much better balanced! The top notes listed don't pop out for me so much; I get peony, vanilla and musk the most. Sweet florals, very warm and creamy smelling, with a hint of spiciness and a bit of powder from the sandalwood. It's pretty linear, not much change on me over time. Snatch it up while you can!

It starts off very powdery. It almost brings me back to days in grade school. Then the sweet/floral/musky scents start dancing around and the powdery innocence starts to fade into a more sultry, sensual scent. It is not overpowering even on the first spray and yet it lasts all day. Lovely on the nose and the eyes too.

I Was a bit dissapointed with this
fragrance i expected a spicy woodsy
firey untamed collection but what it turned out it was a prud very shy on my skin the water drowned out the spices
the peppers woods but i like the incense i think they shoud add more
volume of spices woods and put cinnamon
or chai tea to it but i love the Sinuous Red bottle very different and sensual.

Wow What can I say....I was very excited about this fragrance when I heard about it, after purchasing it I did'nt smell good on me at all. Because of the price, I really tried to like itie use less of it etc.It just did not work out with my chemistry.No matter how little I used it was just over powering,and much too sweet.I must say it is long lasting that is good and bad even after I washed it off I could still smell it so I finally thre it away.Then I disposed of it I had almost a full bottle but I just could not wear it or stand to smell it, this is a perfume that walked into the room before I did....I was much too much for me.

The only fragrance by Kenzo I think I have appreciated.

Possibly my absolute favorite fragrance out there! The opening berry notes aren't sickly sweet, and I love how the spicy incense is toned down with the rice steam (which is very creamy and soft). Exotic, but it doesn't scream at you... it's more elegant. Definitely a fall/winter fragrance, but maybe it could be for spring/summer if you use just a tiny bit.

Exotic and spicey,much better then the other amours.But amour le parfum is still my favourite(gold bottle)

okay let me start off by saying that I don't like kenzo perfumes on me. I don't have anything nice to say about them. I tried the most popular on Amour and smelled playdoh. But this one is a pleasant surprise. Its so...interesting. I smell the spices and the sandalwood right off the bat mix with the rice pudding. It does have power. And as it dries down I smell the cherry blossom stepping forward. Leaving just a pretty floral. Wow. didn't expect this. Sensual is the perfect word.

just realized that the drydown smells similiar Hilary duff with love.

I have this and I love it...
its my favorite new like Hugo Boss XX

Kenzo Amour Indian Holi - the most wonderful, the most sensitive, the most fresh, the most mystirious!

I don't own Kenzo Amour Indian Holi --- YET! I have Kenzo Amour and I adore it. *Refer to my review for that* Indian Holi has that extra "umph" or "kick" to it that is missing in Amour. I have tested three spray sample vials and the only fault that I find with Indian Holi is that is has minimal staying power on my skin. Preferably, I would layer Indian Holi over Amour and I have done just that to great success! When layered, these two scents compliment each other beautifully. To my nose, Indian Holi has that same soft, airy, milky, barely sweet base that Kenzo Amour is cherished for. I can definitely smell the lovely peony here along with just enough spice coming from the pink pepper/musk notes. There is also a subtle juicy, berry infusion added! I think that I actually prefer the overall composition of Indian Holi to Amour, except for the weak longevity of Indian Holi. I find it surprising, considering it is an EDP and Amour lasts and lasts on my skin like a dream. I would suggest Indian Holi for those that find Kenzo Amour nice but maybe it is too "flat" or "bland" for their taste. I must make mention of the lovely bottle, as well. Indian Holi is made identical to the Kenzo Amour bottles, in a rich, warm berry-red color with beautiful Asian-style gold script. Actually, I consider these bottles to be works of ART. This scent is absolutely delightful and when I have the money, it will definitely be an addition to my collection!

i feel like all kenzo perfumes are the same!i dont like the fact that they arent unique...i've never asked a woman (which i do that ...a lot!)about their perfume and got "kenzo" as an answer...so its not a perfume that you'll get compliments...you can easily find similar and low cost immitations colognes at the super-market...so thanks but no thanks!...even though i've tested all of them, i wont ever buy a kenzo perfume! xo xo

Way oversweet with a bug spray edge. This does not work at all on my skin. It has the earmarks of a sweet vanilla Kenzo, not unlike Amour, but the other notes don't blend at all on me and it's sort of dreadful. Glad it works for others, but wow, I'll pass.

It's a well balanced perfume. Powdery - but not that "old lady" powder - and creamy. Very comforting and exotic. Sweet but not annoying. I feel pretty and mysterious wearing it.

EDIT: Don't feel mysterious anymore. I feel comfortable and my skin smells like chocolate after a few hours! Delicious! My boyfriend agrees!

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I searched parfum with similar climate , soul , character as Safran Troublant and I have found Indian Holi exactly. On skin dance, blended joyfully, fresh notes cherry flower , rose, warm notes of parrying rice, sandalwood, and notes spices( pepper). Indian Holi is juicy ,spicy, but simultaneously warm and bit cream. Very appetite, very optimistic, and also magic like India, like woman and like woman subtle and sensual. Very nice, comforting, beautifull. I love it.

Honestly I smell only cherries and a little bit of sandalwood. It is very sweet and creamy. It`s the only KENZO perfume I like. Nice bottle too.

I like this exotic take of Kenzo Amour! It's more spicy than regular one, very festive, joyful and amusing! I love the packaging and hope I can put my hands on the great coffret! Too bad it's LE.


Edit 22/05: wearing Indian Holi today I had an insight: this is what Kashaya should have been!

I got a chance to try it thanks to a fragrantica member.

It really smells exotic to me, as standing in a fair, next to the flower and candy stands.

Its a weel balence fragrance, between floral and woody, with a touch of sweet.I don't get any musk or incense of it.

I love the Rice steam and Cherry blossom, wrapped in peony and pink peper.

On me it last all day long. I put some on the back of my neck and when i turned my head I got a fresh whaff of it. Really easy to wear, a kind of sweet freshness that uptlifted my spirit.

I think it would be great to wear on a first date or casual dates with friends.

Nice, well-blended, warm, deliciously gourmand rather than woody. Most of the time I could smell vanilla and tones very similar to those of Armani Code. That is why this perfume seems to me already existing, in many subtle variations.
Or, maybe just my nose cannot distinguish anything special.

Its encircling. Pleasant, vaporous... nice notes of sandalwood and vanilla... but don't have clear notes of incense... in my opinion its floral-spicy...
Gives me a warm-steamy sensation...
Its nice, only that for my taste...

I have to write about this, I have been searching for a Kenzo scent I can wear that doesn't smell like a baby powder on me. This is so sensual and spicy with some berries mixed in. It is absolutely to die for, sweet and spicy sensual, I imagine I am in India during the festival of colors. I love it!!! I found my Kenzo perfume!

I love this! The perfume is so soft but the pepper and rose add a hint of mystery. Lovely and multilayer perfume so soft with a hint of spice at the same time its perfect!

P.S. This does not last very long at all, very disappointing but I still want it!

This is first of Kenzo that I tried on my skin. It is very nice at the beginning- flowers with something less familiar. It's soft, a bit spicy after hour. I really like how frangipani with peony smells- very yummy! Then it's a little spicy, warm wood on me. Lasting power is good and I definitely want to try other Kenzo perfumes, they always associate something very oriental for me.

ı bought it 2 weeks ago..with the first sniff I felt in love with it, especially teh rice coming so nice...I did nıt hesitate to buy it..the only problem, even me hardly smel it while I wear it.the people around even do not notice that I wear a perfume! I wish it had been more intense...

Very soapy on my skin. Ordinary and misleading. Sigh...

This is a real comfort scent for me; putting it on always lifts my mood. I wouldn't say it's at all challenging. Rather, I would liken it to a warm cashmere sweater on a cold winter day - elegant, soft, and incredibly warm.

I just received this perfume this weekend. I thought I was going to love it, but I don't really like it. It's very sweet on me and it doesn't have much in common with the original Amour. I smell lots of peony and it smells kind of cheap. I don't smell any vanilla and I bought it because I'm very in love with vanilla and deep warm scents. This is just too sweet and boring, not deep, warm or sexy at all

It's a lovely, sweet, creamy fragrance, perfect for autumn. However, I think it could be a bit fruitier and more vibrant. I like it, but I still prefer the original Amour.

This one is very precious! Exotic but not in that strong offensive way the orientals are. Rice provides creamy and incense is of good quality. Soft, confortable. I love it.

Very nice "little sister" of Kenzo "Amour". The fragrance is rich, colorful and it also has the smell of rice steam that i like so much in Amour.

long time it is parfum is my favorite, i love it

i had the same impression, that´s a lighter version of amour...but i woudn´t wear it on summer,maybe at night...i love both of them!

I LOVE Amour. Smells to me like those milk bottle sweets!

So, I saw Holi today, and had a sniff. It has that soft creamy quality to it, but yes, it is more floral and tangy.

If anyone remembers Rose Musk from Boots Natural Collection, it is not too far away from that (though obviously richer and more luxurious!)

I think this is really lovely. Unfortunately, my wallet hates Kenzo.

:/

Oh and I must add it is better as a winter scent, but could be worn in summer, too. I smell the same notes as Kenzo Amour, but with a bit of peony and pink pepper added. Very nice and comforting, warm and it makes you feel secure.

I just received a carded sample from Sephora and it's really not that different from the original Kenzo Amour. Indian Holi only has a bit more "bite" to it (more fruity). It's actually not as strong as Amour, which is disappointing. I completely agree with the reviewer below me. I may buy this one, though. The original Amour no longer smelled good on me - instead of smelling like rice and warmth, it started to smell like car tires :( So I gave it away. This one actually works on me. I love it.

I cant really see the difference between the original one and Indian Holi. Maybe this one is lighter but just a little bit, and losts its powdery notes which i liked in it but i would say its the eau de toilette version of amour, not another perfume.

I've tried it out today and it's not quite as woody as the original, but very delicious. It brings back memories of my childhood. I also like the colour of the bottle which is a bit more glowing and pink than the fuchsia one.
Although I can't make out any special notes, it's very well combined - very warm and sensual.

I already have the original Kenzo Amour and I love it's sweet warmth... this must be even more incredible. Looks awesome, too! I read reviews on it from other websites and according to them, it will be more fruity. Sounds decadent!