Fragrance comparison

Acaciosa Parfum vs Kenzo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,022 ratings analysed

Acaciosa Parfum

Caron

4.2218 votes

Rank #30,605 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,495 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Acaciosa Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Acaciosa Parfum1/5

Kenzo4/5

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
Value for money: Acaciosa Parfum
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

Acaciosa ParfumCaron

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 36%Had 10%Want 54%

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

56%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAcaciosa ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

rose84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JasmineRoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Heart3-5 hrs

PineappleSandalwood

Base8-12 hrs

AmberMuskVanilla

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 41%Party 23%Casual 20%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,605

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,495

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Acaciosa Parfum delivers an intoxicating blast of vintage French perfumery from the very first drop. It makes an immediate statement. You get a dense bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, and heady ylang-ylang right up front. The surprise is a splash of tart pineapple cutting straight through the floral thickness.…

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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 Parfum or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 4 of 5 categories. Acaciosa Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Acaciosa Parfum for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acaciosa Parfum or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Acaciosa Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acaciosa Parfum or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Acaciosa Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acaciosa Parfum and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Acaciosa Parfum or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Acaciosa Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acaciosa Parfum and Kenzo?

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