Fragrance comparison

D'Christian vs Kenzo

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,005 ratings analysed

D'Christian

Dévier

4.001 votes

Rank #63,718 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #24,068 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 4 categories.

D'Christian
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

D'Christian0/4

Kenzo4/4

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

D'ChristianDévier

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value52

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageBlack PepperFig Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangTuberoseOrange BlossomOrris Root

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodOakmossCypressPatchouli

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for D'Christian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,068

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D'Christian by Dévier balances crisp greenery with creamy florals and deep woods. The first spray delivers a peppery bite of black pepper, dry clary sage, and bitter green fig leaf. It feels fresh yet grounded. Within fifteen minutes, the sharpness softens into a rich heart of tuberose, orange blossom, and powdery orr…

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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, D'Christian or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 4 of 4 categories. D'Christian is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose D'Christian for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, D'Christian or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, D'Christian 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Christian or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, D'Christian 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Christian and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is D'Christian or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

D'Christian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Christian and Kenzo?

D'Christian has top notes of Sage, Black Pepper and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cypress and Patchouli. 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.