18°C vs Kenzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
18°C takes 2 of 3 categories.
18°CChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
18°C2/3
Kenzo1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 18°C
- Sillage & projection
- 18°C
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kenzo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
18°CBy CloudKenzoKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,004 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity18°C
Sillage18°C
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
amber83%
green74%
animalic65%
leather56%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Earl Grey TeaBergamotOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
Tiare FlowerJasmine
Base
AmberTonka BeanLeatherOakmoss
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,432
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,817
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot18°C by By Cloud is a unisex white floral citrus fragrance with a bright Earl Grey tea and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom, lily-of-the-valley, tiare flower and jasmine. The base adds amber, tonka, leather and oakmoss, giving the clean floral freshness a warmer, more textured finish. It looks best suited …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, 18°C or Kenzo?
18°C takes 2 of 3 categories. 18°C is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose 18°C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 18°C or Kenzo?
18°C lasts longest (18°C 100/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 18°C or Kenzo?
18°C projects furthest (18°C 100/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 18°C and Kenzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Amber.
Is 18°C or Kenzo better for summer or winter?
18°C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 18°C and Kenzo?
18°C has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Leather and Oakmoss. 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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