Jungle L'Elephant

Kenzo · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 1996

≈ $90 · 50ml · approx. retail

Launched in 1996 by Dominique Ropion, this bold spicy-oriental opens with clove and cumin over a mango and gardenia heart, settling into vanilla, amber and patchouli.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEvening

Perfumer

Dominique Ropion

French · 73 in collection

Acclaimed IFF perfumer known for technically masterful, opulent scents.

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