Kenzo: Flower by Kenzo Oriental, Eau de Parfum

back from a bit of a break so do forgive if writing style is a touch on the rusty side!!! Perfume to many is a very personal choice, peoples likes and dislikes vary massively depending on personal taste. As a result I have never given, nor received perfume as a gift, unless specifically requested. Fragrances as we all know can vary massively in strength and I prefer more subtle scents that arent too sweet or overpowering. Enter "flower" by Kenzo. This perfume was designed as one of the original products by a japenese fashion designer by the name of Kenzo Takada. Kenzo has now expanded his range massively to incorporate all ...  Read the complete review

I had previously tried the normal Kenzo Flower in a magazine and then again in a department store. I had owned and used several bottles and needed a new one so when I was in France last summer in the giant perfume shop I was attracted to this one as it was different and new. Oriental is darker, woodier and more deep than normal Flower is. I personally prefer this one as it is less sweet and summery than Flower. It isn't as girly and feminine either. The packaging is much the same, but you get a piece of paper with Chinese characters on it wrapped around your bottle of perfume and the poppy on the bottle is black rather than red. I love the way this perfume ...  Read the complete review