Fragrance comparison

Byredo vs Kenzo pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,631 ratings analysed

Byredo

3.95766 votes

Rank #4,538 WoodyPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #26,319 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byredo
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Byredo2/7

Kenzo pour Homme5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByredoByredo

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

766 votes

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKenzo pour Homme

SillageKenzo pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value61

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinPink Pepper

Heart

VioletOrris Root

Base

Balsam FirOakmoss

Top

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir and Oakmoss. 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

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerByredoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex66

Women29

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,538

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#26,319

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByredoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byredo by Byredo acts as a minimalist, unisex scent built on a foundation of aromatic gin, violet, and balsam fir. Launched in 2016 by Jérôme Epinette, it emphasizes a crisp, clean aesthetic that feels deliberate and quiet. This fragrance works well in professional settings where you need a subtle, modern presence tha…

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Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byredo or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Byredo is rated 3.95/5 from 766 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes. Choose Byredo for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Byredo or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme lasts longest (Kenzo pour Homme 71/100, Byredo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byredo or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme projects furthest (Kenzo pour Homme 61/100, Byredo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byredo and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir and Oakmoss.

Is Byredo or Kenzo pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byredo is the stronger pick. For winter, Byredo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byredo and Kenzo pour Homme?

Byredo has top notes of Gin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Orris Root, a base of Balsam Fir and Oakmoss. Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.