Fragrance comparison

Ceremony Bold vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,019 ratings analysed

Ceremony Bold

Regalien

3.3715 votes

Rank #65,214 White FloralTuberose

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,978 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ceremony Bold
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ceremony Bold2/5

Kenzo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ceremony Bold
Sillage & projection: Ceremony Bold
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

Ceremony BoldRegalien

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

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

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCeremony Bold

SillageCeremony Bold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value52

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

fruity77%

citrus65%

sweet53%

rose42%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineMarigoldOrange Blossom

Heart

TuberosePeachJasmineRose

Base

LabdanumPatchouliOakmoss

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Peach and Jasmine. 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

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,978

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ceremony Bold by Regalien is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Ceremony Bold was launched in 2024. Top notes are Tangerine, Marigold and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Tuberose, Peach, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Labdanum, Patchouli and Oakmoss. It opens with Tangerine, Marig…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ceremony Bold or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories. Ceremony Bold is rated 3.37/5 from 15 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Ceremony Bold for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ceremony Bold or Kenzo?

Ceremony Bold lasts longest (Ceremony Bold 90/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ceremony Bold or Kenzo?

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

Do Ceremony Bold and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Ceremony Bold or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Ceremony Bold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ceremony Bold and Kenzo?

Ceremony Bold has top notes of Tangerine, Marigold and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli 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.