Fragrance comparison

Authentic Self Man vs Kenzo World Power

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,671 ratings analysed

4 wins

Authentic Self Man

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.88303 votes

Rank #5,826 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo World Power

Kenzo

3.861,368 votes

Rank #24,646 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Authentic Self Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Authentic Self Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Kenzo World Power
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Authentic Self Man4/7

Kenzo World Power3/7

Ratings & consensus: Authentic Self Man
Community sentiment: Authentic Self Man
Longevity: Kenzo World Power
Sillage & projection: Kenzo World Power
Value for money: Authentic Self Man
Versatility: Kenzo World Power
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Authentic Self Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Authentic Self ManAbercrombie & Fitch

Kenzo World PowerKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 303 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 1,368 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerAuthentic Self ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

187 votes

33%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,368 votes

Category winnerAuthentic Self ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKenzo World Power

SillageKenzo World Power

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAuthentic Self ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

salty83%

woody74%

amber65%

sweet56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressGingerCardamom

Heart

GeraniumViolet LeafFreesia

Base

Tonka BeanMadagascar VanillaVirginia Cedar

Top

Cypress

Heart

Sea Salt

Base

Tonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCypress and Tonka Bean. 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

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKenzo World PowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,826

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#24,646

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuthentic Self ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic Self Man by Abercrombie & Fitch is a fragrance for men. Authentic Self Man was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Frank Voelkl. Top notes are Cypress, Ginger and Cardamom; middle notes are Geranium, Violet Leaf and Freesia; base notes are Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla and Virginia Cedar.

Reviews →

Kenzo World Power opens with a sharp, pine-tinted cypress note that feels fresh and herbal. As the initial spray settles, coarse sea salt cuts through a warm base of tonka bean. The contrast creates a sweet yet savory aromatic skin scent that fits breezy spring afternoons, casual office wear, and late summer sunsets.

Reviews →

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, Authentic Self Man or Kenzo World Power?

Authentic Self Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Authentic Self Man is rated 3.88/5 from 303 votes; Kenzo World Power is rated 3.86/5 from 1,368 votes. Choose Authentic Self Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Kenzo World Power for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Authentic Self Man or Kenzo World Power?

Kenzo World Power lasts longest (Kenzo World Power 72/100, Authentic Self Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic Self Man or Kenzo World Power?

Kenzo World Power projects furthest (Kenzo World Power 64/100, Authentic Self Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Authentic Self Man and Kenzo World Power smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress and Tonka Bean.

Is Authentic Self Man or Kenzo World Power better for summer or winter?

For summer, Authentic Self Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo World Power is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic Self Man and Kenzo World Power?

Authentic Self Man has top notes of Cypress, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Violet Leaf and Freesia, a base of Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla and Virginia Cedar. Kenzo World Power has top notes of Cypress, heart notes of Sea Salt, a base of Tonka Bean.