Fragrance comparison

Black Python vs Kenzo World Power

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,414 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Python

Aurora Scents

3.9346 votes

Rank #9,877 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Kenzo World Power

Kenzo

3.861,368 votes

Rank #24,646 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Python takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Python
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kenzo World Power
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Black Python5/7

Kenzo World Power1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PythonAurora Scents

Kenzo World PowerKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.86/ 5 · 1,368 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzo World PowerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

33%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,368 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlack Python

SillageBlack Python

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBlack PythonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

salty83%

woody74%

amber65%

sweet56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCypressArtemisia

Heart

Orange BlossomLavender

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean

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

Spring54

Summer0

Fall100

Winter85

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack PythonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,877

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#24,646

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…

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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.

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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, Black Python or Kenzo World Power?

Black Python takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Kenzo World Power is rated 3.86/5 from 1,368 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kenzo World Power for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Python or Kenzo World Power?

Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Kenzo World Power 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Python or Kenzo World Power?

Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Kenzo World Power 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Python and Kenzo World Power smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress and Tonka Bean.

Is Black Python or Kenzo World Power better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Python is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Python is the stronger pick. Black Python suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Python and Kenzo World Power?

Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Kenzo World Power has top notes of Cypress, heart notes of Sea Salt, a base of Tonka Bean.