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Celuí Signature vs Kenzo

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

Updated 1,008 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Celuí Signature

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Kenzo

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Celuí Signature2/4
Kenzo2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Celuí Signature
Sillage & projection
Celuí Signature
Value for money
Kenzo
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
Celuí SignatureCeluí
KenzoKenzo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 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
⏱ Longevity93
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate94
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityCeluí Signature

SillageCeluí Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value52
Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
sweet88%
woody77%
tobacco65%
amber53%
animalic42%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match35%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
GardeniaOrange BlossomJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
TobaccoCedarAmbroxan
Base6-10 hrs
MarigoldAmbergrisOakmoss
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Celuí Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 14%
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,495

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celuí Signature puts an unexpected spin on airy floral woods. You get a bold splash of gardenia and sweet jasmine right away. Within twenty minutes, the white flowers quiet down. That is when dry tobacco leaf and warm cedar take over, backed by a mineral buzz of ambroxan. The drydown feels warm, slightly salty, and li…

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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, Celuí Signature or Kenzo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Celuí Signature is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Celuí Signature for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Celuí Signature or Kenzo?

Celuí Signature lasts longest (Celuí Signature 93/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celuí Signature or Kenzo?

Celuí Signature projects furthest (Celuí Signature 83/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celuí Signature and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Celuí Signature or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Celuí Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celuí Signature and Kenzo?

Celuí Signature has top notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, heart notes of Tobacco, Cedar and Ambroxan, a base of Marigold, Ambergris and Oakmoss. 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.

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