Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Aromatic
100%
Fresh Spicy
96%
Warm Spicy
80%
Woody
64%
Earthy
59%
Soft Spicy
53%
Herbal
49%
Fresh
47%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Warm Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Once Upon a Time pour HommebyKenzois a Woody Spicy fragrance for men.Once Upon a Time pour Hommewas launched in 2010. Once Upon a Time pour Homme was created by Christine Nagel and Benoist Lapouza.Kenzo celebrates the 40th anniversary of the brand this year. Established by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, the label has become known for its bright and colorful, ethnic inspired prints and textures, as well as its world – known perfumes. To mark this event, Kenzo launches a new pair of limited edition fragrances for the autumn season of 2010. The collection is named Once Upon A Time, and it truly radiates the oriental and ethnic style in the classic spirit of Kenzo.Kenzo Pour Homme Once Upon A Time is an intense and refreshing woody - spicy composition, consisting of nutmeg, ginger, coriander and vetiver notes. The male edition comes in a black bottle with a dark colored print.It is available as 100 ml EDT, limited edition.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Once Upon a Time pour Homme office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.