Fragrance comparison

3121 vs Kenzo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,267 ratings analysed

3121

Prince

3.35263 votes

Rank #10,554 White FloralWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,092 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories.

3121
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, 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.

31213/7

Kenzo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Kenzo
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
Value for money: 3121
Versatility: 3121
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 3121

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3121Prince

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%

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

19%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

37%Dislike

2%Hate

263 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value52

Category winner3121Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

tuberose65%

powdery53%

musky42%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaBergamotJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for 3121, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winner3121Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,554

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#25,092

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner3121Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3121 by Prince is a sharp, potent white floral fragrance grounded in brisk citrus and dry woods. The scent launches with an intense splash of bergamot paired alongside clean jasmine and heady gardenia. As the opening settles, tuberose takes center stage alongside orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and crisp lily-of-the-vall…

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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, 3121 or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. 3121 is rated 3.35/5 from 263 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose 3121 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, 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, 3121 or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, 3121 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3121 or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, 3121 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3121 and Kenzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is 3121 or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3121 is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. 3121 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3121 and Kenzo?

3121 has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.