Fragrance comparison

Chantilly vs Kenzo

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,914 ratings analysed

Chantilly

Houbigant

3.91910 votes

Rank #23,343 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #22,706 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chantilly
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Chantilly2/7

Kenzo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChantillyHoubigant

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 910 votes

Have 59%Had 41%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

34%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

910 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value52

Category winnerChantillyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonNeroliBergamotFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

SpicesCarnationYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinOakmossTonka BeanMusk

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Spices, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Chantilly, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChantillyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 37%Date 29%Work 24%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,343

PerfumerMarcel Billot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,706

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantilly by Houbigant delivers a crisp blast of sparkling lemon and neroli that quickly softens into clove-tinged carnation and warm benzoin resin. Created in 1941, this classic scent pairs bright citrus with a cozy, powdery base of vanilla and sandalwood. It behaves like a comforting second skin on cool mornings. T…

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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, Chantilly or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories. Chantilly is rated 3.91/5 from 910 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Chantilly for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chantilly or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Chantilly 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chantilly or Kenzo?

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

Do Chantilly and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Spices, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chantilly or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chantilly and Kenzo?

Chantilly has top notes of Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Spices, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin 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.