Fragrance comparison

Acaciosa vs Kenzo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,137 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acaciosa

Caron

4.20133 votes

Rank #8,993 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,495 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acaciosa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Acaciosa
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Acaciosa4/7

Kenzo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AcaciosaCaron

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

45%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

133 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAcaciosa

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAcaciosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet91%

woody83%

rose74%

yellow floral65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Heart3-4 hrs

SandalwoodPineapple

Base8-12 hrs

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Acaciosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall54

Winter46

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAcaciosaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 39%Casual 25%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#23,495

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcaciosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acaciosa by Caron delivers a lavish floral experience rooted in historic French perfumery. The scent opens with an opulent burst of jasmine, sunny orange blossom, and powdery rose. A distinct note of glazed pineapple runs through the heart, lending a sweet, syrupy warmth that sets it apart from typical white floral bo…

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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, Acaciosa or Kenzo?

Acaciosa takes 4 of 7 categories. Acaciosa is rated 4.20/5 from 133 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Acaciosa for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acaciosa or Kenzo?

They last about the same: Acaciosa 77/100, Kenzo 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Acaciosa or Kenzo?

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

Do Acaciosa and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Acaciosa or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acaciosa and Kenzo?

Acaciosa has top notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Sandalwood and Pineapple, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. 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.