twentysecondofmay · 2025
Roots of Kente
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
StrongFills most of the room
Polarising
Mixed
Creamy cocoa and vanilla dessert with smoky sweetness
Scent Notes
Gourmand
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About This Perfume
Roots of Kente by twentysecondofmay is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Roots of Kente was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Joschka Klee. Top notes are Brown sugar and Aldehydes; middle notes are Cocoa, Coconut Milk, Tonka Bean and Heliotrope; base notes are Vanilla, Indian Sandalwood, Labdanum, Amber and Musk. Roots of Kente by twentysecondofmay is a fragrance inspired by themes of heritage, tradition, and legacy. The scent is composed of aldehydes and brown sugar in the top notes, followed by a heart of coconut milk, cocoa, African tonka bean, and heliotrope. The base features vanilla, musk, amber, labdanum, and Indian sandalwood, creating a layered and evocative composition.
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans unisex
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