Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Kenzo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,041 ratings analysed

3 wins

Classic

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.8937 votes

Rank #14,724 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,817 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Classic3/5

Kenzo2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicAl Haramain Perfumes

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%

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

23%Love

46%Like

31%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value52

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody88%

white floral77%

vanilla65%

fruity53%

powdery42%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangMangoPlumRoseBergamot

Heart

JasmineWoodsy Notes

Base

Sweet NotesVanillaMuskAmberSandalowoodCedar

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Plum, Bergamot 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

Spring63

Summer50

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic by Al Haramain is a bright, sweet-leaning floral that wears more like a light white floral than an oud-heavy Middle Eastern style scent. It opens with a fruity lift (mango and plum) threaded through ylang-ylang, rose and bergamot. As it settles, jasmine and soft woods show up, then a creamy vanilla sweetness m…

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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, Classic or Kenzo?

Classic takes 3 of 5 categories. Classic is rated 3.89/5 from 37 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Classic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Kenzo?

They last about the same: Classic 76/100, Kenzo 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Classic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Plum, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Classic or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Kenzo?

Classic has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mango, Plum and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine and Woodsy Notes, a base of Sweet Notes, Vanilla, Musk and Amber. 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.