Fragrance comparison

1879 vs Kenzo pour Homme

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3,867 ratings analysed

1879

Tru Western

4.502 votes

Rank #55,221 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #24,468 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo pour Homme takes 2 of 3 categories.

1879
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

18791/3

Kenzo pour Homme2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kenzo pour Homme
Sillage & projection: 1879
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kenzo pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1879Tru Western

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKenzo pour Homme

Sillage1879

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fresh58%

leather44%

conifer30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirWoody NotesLeatherCitrusesSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Balsam Fir and Sage. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,468

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1879 by Tru Western opens with a bright burst of crisp citrus and resinous juniper berry before settling into herbal sage and piney balsam fir. As the top notes fade, a dry weathered leather base takes over on skin. It feels built for crisp autumn mornings, outdoor ranch work, and casual weekend wear in denim.

Reviews →

Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1879 or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme takes 2 of 3 categories. 1879 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes. Choose 1879 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1879 or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme lasts longest (Kenzo pour Homme 71/100, 1879 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1879 or Kenzo pour Homme?

1879 projects furthest (1879 83/100, Kenzo pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1879 and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir and Sage.

Is 1879 or Kenzo pour Homme better for summer or winter?

1879 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1879 and Kenzo pour Homme?

1879 features Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Woody Notes, Leather and Citruses. Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.