World

World, inspired by Kenzo World (2016)

Kenzo World starts loud and fruity, with a red-fruit accord that one critic called sweet and loud. Peony soon takes over, backed by Egyptian jasmine, for a pink, petal-heavy heart. Ambroxan, a modern molecule with a clean, ambery and faintly woody smell, carries the drydown. A slightly tart, almost sour undertone runs through it, which some people enjoy and others do not.

About the original

Francis Kurkdjian composed Kenzo World, which launched in August 2016 as the first fragrance under Kenzo's creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon. Spike Jonze directed its campaign film. The line later grew to include an Eau de Toilette, an Eau de Parfum Intense and Kenzo World Power, all separate compositions. This page refers to the original eau de parfum, which is no longer listed on Kenzo's own websites, although some retailers still sell remaining stock.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Kenzo stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Youthful and cheerful, it sits on the fruity, sugary side of the floral family. The first minutes are loud, which may put off wearers of quiet or green florals.

Related scents

• Kenzo Flower by Kenzo
• Jimmy Choo Blossom

Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Top notes: Red Fruits

Heart notes: Peony, Egyptian Jasmine

Base notes: Ambroxan

Red fruits open the scent, sweet with a tart edge.

Peony and Egyptian jasmine form a rosy, petal-like heart.

Ambroxan gives the base a clean, ambery and lightly woody feel that stays fairly pale.

Is Kenzo World discontinued?

The original eau de parfum no longer appears in Kenzo's range on its official sites. Some retailers still have bottles in stock.

Which Kenzo World is this?

The original 2016 eau de parfum, not the Eau de Toilette, Intense or Power versions.

What is Ambroxan?

A modern aroma molecule with a clean, ambery, slightly woody smell. It is the main base note in Kenzo World.

Is Kenzo World coming back?

So far, we have found no announcement from Kenzo that it will return. Our version is an eau de parfum in 50 ml or 100 ml.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Kenzo and World are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Kenzo in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.