Fragrance comparison

Devastatingly Chic vs Kenzo

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,116 ratings analysed

4 wins

Devastatingly Chic

Diana Vreeland

4.25112 votes

Rank #12,438 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,388 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devastatingly Chic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Devastatingly Chic
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Devastatingly Chic4/7

Kenzo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Devastatingly ChicDiana Vreeland

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRose

Base6-9 hrs

Woodsy NotesPatchouli

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Carnation and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Devastatingly Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 32%Work 29%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,438

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,388

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diana Vreeland Devastatingly Chic puts the forgotten carnation flower center stage with unapologetic confidence. The first spray releases a lively burst of juicy mandarin orange and stinging pink pepper that crackles on the skin. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus evaporates to uncover a deeply spicy heart of velvety …

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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, Devastatingly Chic or Kenzo?

Devastatingly Chic takes 4 of 7 categories. Devastatingly Chic is rated 4.25/5 from 112 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Devastatingly Chic for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Devastatingly Chic or Kenzo?

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

Which projects more, Devastatingly Chic or Kenzo?

Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, Devastatingly Chic 68/100 for sillage.

Do Devastatingly Chic and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Patchouli.

Is Devastatingly Chic or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Devastatingly Chic and Kenzo?

Devastatingly Chic has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes 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.