Kenzo World Power by Kenzo

I’d been wanting to try it for ages, and when I spotted it at my local department store, I went crazy to test it… but I discovered it just doesn’t work on my skin. I absolutely love salty notes, for real, but this smelled like rancid sweat on me and it was heartbreaking. That’s just how it is. I tested four perfumes I wanted, and none of them worked, so my wishlist has taken a huge hit.

It has a hint of Olympea thanks to the salt and sweetness, with just three notes from start to finish. Unlike Olympea, the salt isn’t sharp here. The cypress adds freshness and a unisex vibe, while the tonka bean brings sweetness and presence. I also own the Kenzo World Intense, but this is my favorite. It lasts about six hours.

It makes me close my eyes every time I smell it… it’s salty and sweet at the same time, with an earthy base that awakens primal instincts.

I already owned the World Intense and wanted to try the others, so I tested it in the store. I loved it. Less is more—few notes, great result. The opening is a green citrus that transitions to almost creamy, which I like. The salt is like salt in cooking: just right; it highlights the scent without overpowering it. In the end, there’s a sweetness I don’t know, probably the tonka bean. It has a subtle vibe, very slightly unisex. For longevity and sillage, I tested it on a tissue in the morning, put it in my bag, and by night the room was flooded with it—what a miracle!

One of my summer perfumes. I don’t like bare citrus; this cypress, salt, and vanilla combo evokes my favorite beach from my teenage years, surrounded by cypress trees and warm sand dunes. Delicious.

Top-tier fragrance. The cedar fades within seconds, but the sea salt and tonka bean linger beautifully. Long-lasting and projects well. Reminds me of Olympea due to the salty note, yet it’s less aggressive, free from any sweaty scent, and far more elegant. It’s a shame they’ve discontinued it.

A forgotten gem in a store. I smelled it when it first launched; it seemed nice but very masculine, so I passed. Then I read the notes, got intrigued, and went to test it. Holy cow, what a delight, what beauty! I see it as an oriental floral; it recalls La Vie Est Belle but isn’t loud or cheesy. I suspect the salt is what makes it different, giving it that masculine touch. It lasts all day—three sprays are more than enough. Buy it before they discontinue it, plus it’s super cheap online. Total win-win.

Another fragrance that forces me to silence my ‘I don’t like sweet scents’ rule. I absolutely love it. I was given a sample and fell head over heels for that sweet/salty/green/deep blend. It captivated me, and I bought the bottle. It’s totally unisex; it looks great on my husband’s skin. Wish you could test it on skin before buying; I see it develops better with less cold—it was lighter in December than it is now in spring. I’ve worn it for seven hours, and both I and those around me can smell it. Hoping they don’t change the formula; it’s delicious.

Delicious, the best in the line, super long-lasting, rare, could be unisex. For the price, it matches the big brands in longevity and quality. Worth trying.

Perfectly unisex fragrance. On my skin, after three hours, it smells totally masculine; as an anecdote, my boyfriend liked it. I call it ‘forest scent’; it smells like trees, juniper. I don’t feel salty or sweet notes, just woods and leaves. Not for me.

It drives me crazy and has become one of my favorites; I have many, but this one is special. The salt and tonka bean combination is spectacular. The World Intense is also very good.

This perfume is a bomb. The salt-tonka bean combo is tremendous. It smells exquisite, has an impressive sillage, and great longevity. I get tons of compliments when I wear it. I love it!

This perfume is a bomb. The salt-tonka bean combination is incredible. Besides having an exquisite scent, it has an impressive sillage and great longevity. I get tons of compliments when I wear it, I love it.

I love this perfume! It’s addictive. Smells like tonka bean, cypress, and salt, in that order. On my skin, it’s a sweet green scent with a salty touch that gives it a clean sensuality, totally different from Calvin Klein’s Reveal, which I find unpleasant. It also lacks the vanilla sweetness of Olympea, opting for something simpler and more natural. The tonka bean feels exquisite, and everything is in balance. I’d wear it all year because it’s both fresh and warm at the same time. Elegant and sophisticated. Longevity is 10/10: it doesn’t last long on my skin, but it projects for 12 hours and I can still smell it on my skin the next day. It’s a masterpiece.