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KenzoKenzo Jungle

Jungle L'Elephant (EDP)

1996

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Versions Timeline

1996

Jungle L'Elephant EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$35 – $100

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Dominique RopionJean-Louis Sieuzac

"Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant EDP is a bold, spicy oriental-floral fragrance for women first released in 1996. Market sources and reviews consistently describe it as an opulent composition built around cardamom, cumin, clove, licorice, mango, heliotrope, patchouli, vanilla, and amber. Its character is famously warm, exotic, and assertive, moving from a sharp aromatic-spiced opening into a sweeter, creamier, resinous drydown. The perfume has developed a reputation as a statement scent that suits confident wearers and cooler weather especially well. It is also widely recognized for its highly distinctive bottle topped with a golden elephant, reinforcing its jungle-inspired identity. The fragrance is commonly credited to Dominique Ropion, with some sources also mentioning Jean-Louis Sieuzac in relation to the original creation."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Mild

Moods

Alluring
Confident
Luxurious
Mysterious
Powerful
Warm
Sensual
Sophisticated

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Holiday
Night Out
Party

Fun Facts

The bottle is one of Kenzo's most recognizable designs, featuring a sculptural golden elephant cap.

Jungle L'Elephant is frequently cited by fragrance enthusiasts as a standout 1990s spicy oriental with a cult following.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyCitrusFreshSweetFloralFruityPowderyOrientalWoodyResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

mandarin
cardamom
cumin
clove
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

ylang-ylang
licorice
mango
heliotrope
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

patchouli
vanilla
amber
cashmeran

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“User and retailer feedback consistently portrays Jungle L'Elephant as a bold, spicy, sweet oriental with memorable longevity and strong projection. Reviewers frequently highlight clove, cumin, cardamom, vanilla, amber, and patchouli, describing the scent as rich, exotic, and especially effective in fall and winter. Many wearers report compliments and long-lasting performance, while some note that the opening can feel challenging or demanding before softening into a warmer, sweeter drydown. The bottle is admired visually, though some users mention that the heavy cap makes it somewhat awkward to handle.”

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