By Dane
Kenzo Pour Homme would definitely appeal to a very specific audience (read - people who don't wear perfume). While it essentially is an aquatic scent, it veers in a different direction than most others. Salty, medicinal notes stand out on top of the synthetic, plastic accord that form the base. It's hard not to conjure up comparisons with various household items when smelling it for the first time.
KpH opened the door to a new breed of fragrances in the 90's with its bold lack of natural ingredients. Scents as early as L'Eau d'Issey and as recent as Narciso Rodiguez for Him have used compositions like KpH as a foundation for their creations.
While I find KpH fascinating, it is utimately unwearable for me. The overall accord was quite novel at the time, but seems very dated and harsh now. From its influence on the perfume industry, KpH almost seems unfinished and overly focused on one synthetic without any ornamentation. I much prefer the newer aquatics, but those who favour minimalism and simplicity may find KpH suited to their tastes.
The standard issue bottle is fairly mundane, but the special re-packaged travel "pebble", designed by Karim Rashid, is very tactile, not to mention convenient.
Year: 1991
Perfumer: Christian Mathieu
Notes: Iodine Notes, Sage, Nutmeg, Clove, Sensual Woody Notes, Vetiver, Sandalwood
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