L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Kenzo

Yuzu's juicy brightness explodes immediately, sharp and almost bitter-edged alongside the lemon's zing. Green pepper arrives like a catalyst, stripping away any sweetness and establishing an almost harsh, vegetative character that feels startlingly clean—more like the scent of crushed pepper leaves than pepper's warmth.

Within an hour, the citrus begins its gentle retreat and mint emerges with crystalline freshness, cooling the composition considerably. Lotus unfolds softly, adding a delicate, almost powdery floral dimension that makes the fragrance feel quieter, more introspective—the aquatic accord becomes pronounced here, creating a watery, skin-like quality.

By the fourth hour, you're left with barely-there white musk and the faintest suggestion of cedarwood—a whisper more than a statement. The fragrance becomes a skin scent, detectable only at close proximity, hovering somewhere between clean laundry and subtle woody warmth before fading entirely within six to eight hours.