Kensei
Gentleman’s NodEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Kensei vs. A Midnight Stroll
A Midnight Stroll wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Kensei | A Midnight Stroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Patricia Choux | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Kensei
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Conifer
Fresh
Earthy
A Midnight Stroll
Aromatic
Woody
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Blood OrangeYuzuYellow MandarinPear
Incense
Heart
Lapsang Souchong TeaNeroliBlack PepperViolet
Cade Oil
Base
Balsam FirAmberwoodCedarVetiverSaffron
Cypress
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Kensei | A Midnight Stroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The tea note divides people. Some want more smoke, others less. But that's exactly the point, this isn't a crowd-pleaser, it's a conversation. Kensei rewards the curious.Kensei
Not for those who want to announce themselves. This is the quiet one, smoke and resin that lean in, not out. The cadé oil gives it an earthy, slightly medicinal quality that keeps it from feeling.A Midnight Stroll