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1,2,3, Stella! vs Kenzo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1,045 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 1,2,3, Stella!

    Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kenzo

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

1,2,3, Stella!2/7
Kenzo5/7
Ratings & consensus
Kenzo
Community sentiment
Kenzo
Longevity
Kenzo
Sillage & projection
Kenzo
Value for money
Kenzo
Versatility
1,2,3, Stella!
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1,2,3, Stella!

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
1,2,3, Stella!Maison Gabriella Chieffo
KenzoKenzo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
54%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

41 votes

41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value52
Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
salty77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sea SaltGingerBergamotGreen Mandarin
Heart
LilacJasmineTuberoseYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossCacao PodMuskSandalwoodAmberPatchouli
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall39
Winter22
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winner1,2,3, Stella!Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex37
Women63
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,150

PerfumerGabriella Chieffo

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1,2,3, Stella!Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison Gabriella Chieffo 1,2,3, Stella! review. Discover how this Woody Floral Musk balances salty sea air, ginger, sweet tuberose, and retro lilac. Read our editor's real wear test on performance, sillage, and gender appeal.

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Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1,2,3, Stella! or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories. 1,2,3, Stella! is rated 3.90/5 from 41 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose 1,2,3, Stella! for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1,2,3, Stella! or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, 1,2,3, Stella! 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1,2,3, Stella! or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, 1,2,3, Stella! 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1,2,3, Stella! and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 1,2,3, Stella! or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1,2,3, Stella! is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. 1,2,3, Stella! suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1,2,3, Stella! and Kenzo?

1,2,3, Stella! has top notes of Sea Salt, Ginger, Bergamot and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Cacao Pod, Musk and Sandalwood. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.

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