Fragrance comparison

CH Central Park vs Kenzo

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,069 ratings analysed

CH Central Park

Carolina Herrera

3.8565 votes

Rank #25,656 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,506 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 6 of 7 categories.

CH Central Park
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CH Central Park1/7

Kenzo6/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Kenzo
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
Value for money: Kenzo
Versatility: CH Central Park
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kenzo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Central ParkCarolina Herrera

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

25%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value52

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity90%

musky80%

sweet70%

fresh spicy60%

floral50%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumWhite Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cedar

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for CH Central Park, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer19

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCH Central ParkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,656

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,506

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark plum hits your nose first. It carries a quick prickle of white pepper before softening into lush petals. The opening feels juicy yet dry. Orange blossom soon cuts through the sweetness with a crisp green edge, keeping the heart airy. Jasmine and tuberose arrive shortly after, delivering creamy, sweet white flower…

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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, CH Central Park or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 6 of 7 categories. CH Central Park is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose CH Central Park for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CH Central Park or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, CH Central Park 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Central Park or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, CH Central Park 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Central Park and Kenzo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is CH Central Park or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Central Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. CH Central Park suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Central Park and Kenzo?

CH Central Park has top notes of Plum and White Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of White Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cedar. 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.