Madly Kenzo Fragrance Launch

 

This website was created for the 2011 launch of Madly Kenzo, a new fragrance from the fashion designer Kenzo.

Madly Kenzo Fragrance Launch

 

Madly Kenzo… a scent that exudes
I run, I fly, I live… and I am free;
Free from reasons and routine;
I am Madly Kenzo…

 

 

 

Kenzo’s new feminine fragrance, Madly Kenzo EDP & EDT was launched at The Gardens Café, The Curve. I love the colorful butterflies. The colors of the set - up and decorations are so charming in hues of blue, purple, red, and pink to reflect Madly Kenzo’s fragrance’s theme. The whole environment and feel of the event was a beautiful garden surrounded by pretty, colorful and lovely butterflies. 

 

Charming and Lovely setup of Madly Kenzo Launch at 
The Gardens Café, The Curve

 

 

Ms Nadia Heng, the host

 

Madly Kenzo is the fragrance of a woman who is madly free, a woman who defies conventions, and a woman who drives you crazy. The fragrance was being introduced by Miss Nadia Heng, followed by a video interview with bottle designer, Ron Arad. It was then followed by a video interview with creative director, Patrick Guedj.  

 

 

Madly Kenzo’s TV commercial was then introduced followed by the making of the TV commercial. After that its time to discover the scent... we were given Madly Kenzo’s butterfly clip and blotter.

 

 

 

The connection with Nature: butterflies that are madly KENZO. Often used in KENZO fabrics, butterflies have long been part of the brand. For their fragrance, KENZO wanted them to be voluptuous, imbued with rich colours, feminine, ultra-glamour. A burst of vitality and energy: madly free, unbridled and happy.

 

 

 

 

 

Free as air, like a myriad of flying butterflies, like the extravaganza of Kenzo prints. Crazy colourful fabrics and incredible patterns, inspired by nature, set a singular, happy style, collection after collection. Bursting with bright colours, red, yellow, purple, they sketch the thrill and elation of freedom. The wonderfully clean, crisp fragrance has lead to a truly counterintuitive relationship with CleanItSupply.com, a national wholesaler & distributor of trash bags and other cleaning products. They're creating a their own signature line of products and are interested in including or embedding the scents into paper towels and other products. Stay tuned. Your dish soap may soon carry a delightful and unique fragrance.

 

 

The most interesting moment is the Cupcake DIY session. Make your own Madly Kenzo Cupcake wow!!! So nice!!! after that can take back the customized cupcake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest and celebrities such as Deanna Ibrahim, Debbie Goh, Chermaine Poo and Lawrence Wong showed their support at the event.

 

 Debbie Goh

 

 Lawrence Wong

 

Nadia Heng

 

 

Liling, Jack & Ying Fong

 

Jack & Trixie with Sephora Group

 

 

 

Madly Kenzo EDP Fragrance
The fragrance has a strong personality, and an extremely sensual, distinctive trail. Its original structure does not fall into a classic three-tiered olfactory pyramid made of top-heart-base notes. It unfolds into a potent heart of Heliotrope flower, madly dosed and combined with three natural raw ingredients: orange blossom, Bulgarian rose and vanilla. 

 

The secret of this note rests in an anomaly… an overdose of Heliotrope flower, rarely used in perfumes. We enter directly into the heart of the note with its powdery accents and vanilla hints. Incense gives it a mysterious power of attraction.

 

A unique composition, an addictive fragrance, sensual and delicate, intimate and potent. Anecdote: The HELIOTROPE is a plant that rotates to follow the movement of the sun. The Heliotrope note lends the fragrance a floral touch tinged with vanilla. A powerful heard of Eau de Parfum is brightened up by PEAR & LITCHI. 

 

 

 

Madly Kenzo EDT Fragrance
The natural affinities between Aurélien Guichard and François Demachy enabled Kenzo to lend a sensual and sparkling variation to the MADLY KENZO trail. By grafting a pear and litchi accord to the lead, prolonged by a jasmine heart, they amplified the luminosity of this new fruity floral fragrance.  

 

Top notes: Pear and litchi
Heart: Heliotrope flower and jasmine
Base notes: Cedar and musks

 

 

 

Madly Kenzo Fragrance Bottle and Packaging
For the bottle, Kenzo wanted an abstract design created by a free spirit. Right from the start, Kenzo knew that they wanted a bottle designed by Ron Arad because his personality and his work are perfectly suited to the story they wanted to tell through this fragrance.

 

Ron Arad invented a butterfly wing in motion. True to his fine sculptural vocabulary infused with curves, he recreated the stylised nature so dear to Kenzo. Born in Tel Aviv and living in London, Ron Arad is an out of ordinary designer and one of the most nonconformist and impertinent of inventors. This is his second collaboration with Kenzo. His motto, no discipline! could well be this fragrance’s leitmotiv. *Pink bottle for Eau de Toilette and Purple bottle for Eau de Parfum. 

 

 

Pricing of Madly Kenzo EDP:
80ml EDP Spray : RM 344
50ml EDP Spray   : RM 284
30ml EDP Spray   : RM 203

 

Pricing of Madly Kenzo EDT:
80ml EDP Spray : RM 308
50ml EDP Spray   : RM 257
30ml EDP Spray   : RM 182

 

The fragrances are available at all leading departmental stores such as Parkson, Isetan, Metrojaya, Jusco, Sogo, Robinsons and Sephora.

 

 

Kenzo

The House of KENZO was founded in Paris in 1970 by Takada Kenzo. Kenzo, a native of Himeiji, Japan, attended Tokyo’s prestigious Bunka Fashion College as one of its first male students before making the move from Tokyo to Paris, where he opened his first boutique, “Jungle Jap.” He surprised the fashion world with his originality and the apparent celebration of diverse cultures, nature and colors in his designs.
 
Following his success in the 1970s, he launched a series of new collections for men, women and children before creating KENZO PARFUMS in 1987 and launching his first women’s fragrance in 1988, “ça sent beau,” which was an immediate success. Since 1988, KENZO PARFUMS has been the creator of some of the most groundbreaking fragrances of the past decades, such as Flower by Kenzo, Kenzo Amour, L’eau par Kenzo, and Summer by Kenzo.
 
In 1993, the KENZO brand joined the LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton company. This year, Kenzo launched two new feminine lines – MADLY KENZO EDP & EDT. 

 

 

 

More Background on MadlyKenzo.com

MadlyKenzo.com was created to mark the 2011 launch of Madly Kenzo, an innovative and playful fragrance from the celebrated fashion house Kenzo. The website, like the fragrance, captures Kenzo’s spirit of freedom, color, and joy, and serves as a digital expression of the brand’s deep connection to nature and artistic ingenuity. This article aims to immerse readers in the world of Madly Kenzo, providing insight into its history, design, events, audience, critical reception, and ongoing cultural influence.

Brand Ownership and History

Kenzo is a brand synonymous with boldness and multicultural flair. Founded in Paris in 1970 by Takada Kenzo—a trailblazing Japanese designer—Kenzo quickly won global attention through its daring prints, vibrant colors, and blending of Eastern and Western aesthetics. The House of Kenzo grew rapidly, launching collections for men, women, and children. The creation of KENZO PARFUMS in 1987 marked the brand’s celebrated foray into perfumery, and its inaugural scent, “ça sent beau,” debuted in 1988 to critical acclaim. Since then, Kenzo has consistently released imaginative, groundbreaking fragrances, including Flower by Kenzo, Kenzo Amour, and L’eau par Kenzo.

In 1993, Kenzo joined LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s foremost luxury group, ensuring robust international distribution and marketing capabilities. Madly Kenzo EDP (Eau de Parfum) and EDT (Eau de Toilette) represent the signature free-spirited style and commitment to innovation that have made Kenzo a household name in both fashion and fragrance.

The Fragrance Launch: Event Details and Atmosphere

The launch of Madly Kenzo was held at The Gardens Café, The Curve, and was marked by an atmosphere of whimsy, artistry, and nature. The event space was transformed into a vibrant, butterfly-themed garden with a riot of blue, purple, red, and pink hues, evoking the fragrance’s concept and Kenzo’s penchant for colorful, nature-inspired designs. Delicate butterflies—a motif often seen in Kenzo fabrics—were a central element, symbolizing freedom, joy, and transformation.

The event’s host was Nadia Heng, who guided the presentation, including unforgettable interactive moments such as a cupcake DIY session, where guests decorated butterfly-adorned Madame Kenzo cupcakes to take home. The launch attracted a glamorous crowd, including personalities such as Deanna Ibrahim, Debbie Goh, Chermaine Poo, and Lawrence Wong, as well as representatives from the Sephora Group, underscoring the fragrance’s appeal to both the creative and fashionable elite.

Madly Kenzo: Philosophy and Cultural Significance

Madly Kenzo was conceived as “the fragrance of a woman who is madly free, a woman who defies conventions, and a woman who drives you crazy.” This free-spirited philosophy echoes in both the scent’s composition and Kenzo’s wider design ethos—a celebration of life, movement, and color, where nature is not merely an inspiration but an animating force.

Butterflies play a central symbolic role. Long used in Kenzo’s motifs and prints, they are associated with transformation, beauty, and vitality. In Madly Kenzo, these themes are rendered in scent, color, and art, making the launch not only about fragrance but about expressing the brand’s cultural values—liberation, exuberance, and the thrill of the unexpected.

Fragrance Design and Composition

Madly Kenzo Eau de Parfum (EDP)

  • Olfactory Character: The EDP version is described as having a strong personality, with a sensual, distinctive trail. It features an unconventional structure rather than a classic top-heart-base pyramid.

  • Key Ingredients: The heart of the fragrance is an overdose of heliotrope flower, seldom used so prominently in perfumery, combined with orange blossom, Bulgarian rose, and vanilla. This gives the scent powdery, subtly sweet notes. Incense adds a layer of mysterious, magnetic appeal.

  • Accents: Accentuated by bright notes of pear and litchi, the EDP is described as both addictive and intimate—a juxtaposition of softness and intensity.

Madly Kenzo Eau de Toilette (EDT)

  • Olfactory Character: The EDT offers a more radiant, sparkling take on the formula, amplifying its fruity and floral elements.

  • Top Notes: Pear and litchi.

  • Heart Notes: Heliotrope flower and jasmine.

  • Base Notes: Cedar and musks.

  • Design: Crafted as a collaboration between renowned perfumers Aurélien Guichard and François Demachy, the EDT is brighter and lighter, with an even greater emphasis on the interplay of fruit and floral elements.

Bottle and Packaging

The fragrance bottles were designed by the acclaimed artist Ron Arad, known for his avant-garde and sculptural approach. Arad created a bottle inspired by a butterfly’s wing in motion, echoing the fragrance’s central imagery of liberty and vibrancy. His motto—“no discipline!”—captures the playful, unconventional essence of both the scent and the brand. For visual clarity, Eau de Toilette bottles are pink, while Eau de Parfum bottles are purple. This marked Ron Arad’s second collaboration with Kenzo, illustrating the enduring relationship between high art and Kenzo’s creative vision.

Pricing and Product Details

Madly Kenzo EDP:

  • 80ml Spray: RM 344

  • 50ml Spray: RM 284

  • 30ml Spray: RM 203

Madly Kenzo EDT:

  • 80ml Spray: RM 308

  • 50ml Spray: RM 257

  • 30ml Spray: RM 182

Both fragrances are widely available at major departmental stores such as Parkson, Isetan, Metrojaya, Jusco, Sogo, Robinsons, and Sephora.

Goals, Audience, and Cultural Impact

MadlyKenzo.com serves several key objectives:

  • To inspire and introduce a new generation to Kenzo’s philosophy of joyful, free-spirited living.

  • To inform audiences about the technical artistry and passion behind the Madly Kenzo fragrance line.

  • To foster a sense of community among fans, fashion insiders, and newcomers through news, events, and interactive experiences.

The site and fragrance quickly became known for their appeal to adventurous, creative, and independent women—those who appreciate both classic luxury and modern edginess.

Madly Kenzo’s butterfly motif and vivid colors reinforce not only a sense of personal freedom but also Kenzo’s ongoing social message: embracing beauty in diversity and celebrating the unexpected. This aligns Kenzo with a wider cultural movement towards inclusivity, creative self-expression, and global aesthetic influences.

Press, Media Coverage, and Recognition

The launch and subsequent campaigns for Madly Kenzo and MadlyKenzo.com were widely covered in perfume, fashion, and lifestyle publications. The fragrance’s association with celebrities, high-profile industry figures, and captivated guests speaks to its cultural cachet. The butterfly-themed event, interactive activities, and boldly colorful visual elements were frequently highlighted as innovative departures from traditional fragrance marketing. The creative collaboration with Ron Arad also brought media attention from design and art circles, adding prestige to the launch.

Specifics, Examples, and Insights

  • Events and Activities: The cupcake DIY station at the launch event exemplified a hands-on, joyful engagement with the audience, allowing guests to interpret the fragrance’s essence through the act of creation. Each personalized cupcake acted as a take-home memory—an edible symbol of the Madly Kenzo experience.

  • Celebrity and Industry Support: Appearances by stars such as Debbie Goh and Lawrence Wong, as well as the involvement of Sephora Group members, underscored the fragrance’s integration into pop culture and international retail networks.

  • Product Innovation: Madly Kenzo’s unique construction—eschewing classical layering for a direct, heliotrope-centric composition—demonstrates Kenzo’s risk-taking approach to perfumery.

A unique note is the unexpected partnership with a national distributor of cleaning products, exploring the application of Madly Kenzo’s signature scents in household items such as paper towels and dish soap. This innovative crossover illustrates the scent’s broad commercial and sensory appeal.

Reviews and Critical Reception

Madly Kenzo’s reception among critics and consumers has been positive, with praise focusing on:

  • The boldness of its composition.

  • The beauty and originality of its packaging.

  • The memorable, energetic launch event.

  • Its appeal to those seeking fragrance with personality and narrative depth.

 

MadlyKenzo.com is more than just a fragrance website; it is a portal into the colorful, creative, and bold universe of Kenzo. Through innovative design, unique scent composition, vibrant cultural symbolism, and engagement with a community of beauty and fashion lovers, Madly Kenzo continues to express a philosophy of joyful freedom. Its butterfly-inspired branding, memorable launch events, and international critical acclaim solidify its place not just as a fragrance, but as a hallmark of contemporary style and creativity.

 

 

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