Fragrance comparison

555 vs Kenzo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,023 ratings analysed

555

Deraah Private

4.3719 votes

Rank #18,558 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,860 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories.

555
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

5552/5

Kenzo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
Value for money: 555
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 555

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

555Deraah Private

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

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

68%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winner555Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

yellow floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBergamotSpices

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Spices and Tuberose. Durations are only published for 555, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall78

Winter78

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Date 29%Party 27%Casual 24%Work 20%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,558

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,860

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner555Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deraah Private 555 delivers a lush rush of velvety peach, fizzy bergamot, and warm spices right off the nozzle. It is bold. The opening alcohol lift clears in two minutes, letting rich tuberose and golden ylang-ylang flood the air with creamy, sunlit sweetness. You get serious presence without sharp edges. As the flo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 555 or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories. 555 is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose 555 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 555 or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, 555 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 555 or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, 555 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 555 and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Spices and Tuberose.

Is 555 or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

555 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 555 and Kenzo?

555 has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.