Jungle L'Éléphant

Jungle L'Éléphant by Kenzo is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 1996 in the designer price tier. It opens with cardamom, cumin, mandarin and clove, moves into ylang-ylang, licorice, mango, heliotrope and cinnamon and dries down to vanilla, patchouli, amber and tonka bean. Expect around 12 hours of wear, and it projects very strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Cumin Warm, spicy and unmistakably sweaty. Divides rooms.
Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.

Heart

Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Licorice Sweet anise with a dark, salty edge. Divisive and distinctive.
Mango Thick, sweet and tropical. Creamy rather than sharp.
Heliotrope Almond, vanilla and powder. Smells like marzipan and old-fashioned makeup.
Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.

Dry-down

Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.

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