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Corpi Caldi vs Kenzo

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

Updated 1,032 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Corpi Caldi

    Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on value for money and 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.

Corpi Caldi2/7
Kenzo5/7
Ratings & consensus
Kenzo
Community sentiment
Kenzo
Longevity
Kenzo
Sillage & projection
Kenzo
Value for money
Corpi Caldi
Versatility
Corpi Caldi
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kenzo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Corpi CaldiProfumi del Forte
KenzoKenzo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 26%Had 10%Want 63%
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
46%Love
29%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

28 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
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value52
Category winnerCorpi CaldiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
fruity69%
yellow floral61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
GardeniaPlumGrapefruitMint
Heart2 to 4 hours
Orange BlossomYlang-YlangIrisPatchouliRose
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaHeliotropeWhite MuskAmbergrisOakmoss
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Plum, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Corpi Caldi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring85
Summer69
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night73
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCorpi CaldiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex19
Women75
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,036

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Corpi Caldi by Profumi del Forte is a lush chypre floral fragrance that balances sweet fruits, opulent white flowers, and warm resins. The scent opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy plum, brisk mint, bitter grapefruit, and creamy gardenia. As the initial freshness softens, the heart brings forward sunlit orange b…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Corpi Caldi or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories. Corpi Caldi is rated 4.07/5 from 28 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Corpi Caldi for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on value for money and 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, Corpi Caldi or Kenzo?

They last about the same: Kenzo 75/100, Corpi Caldi 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Corpi Caldi or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Corpi Caldi 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Corpi Caldi and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Plum, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Corpi Caldi or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Corpi Caldi is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. Corpi Caldi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Corpi Caldi and Kenzo?

Corpi Caldi has top notes of Gardenia, Plum, Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Heliotrope, White Musk and Ambergris. 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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