Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Été vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,022 ratings analysed

Eau d'Été

Antonio Puig

4.1118 votes

Rank #38,155 WoodyCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,998 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau d'Été
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Eau d'Été1/5

Kenzo4/5

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
Value for money: Eau d'Été
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

Eau d'ÉtéAntonio Puig

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 18%Had 59%Want 23%

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

33%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value52

Category winnerEau d'ÉtéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

powdery69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeRoseClover

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasminePeach

Base

MossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia 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

Spring100

Summer71

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A fresh, airy floral with a classic summer-cologne feel. Eau d'Été opens bright with bergamot and orange, then softens into green rose, white florals, light peach, and a mossy woody base that keeps it clean rather than sweet. It usually reads feminine, light, and easy to wear in warm weather. If you enjoy watery flora…

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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, Eau d'Été or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau d'Été is rated 4.11/5 from 18 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Eau d'Été for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Été or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Eau d'Été 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Été or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Eau d'Été 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Été and Kenzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Eau d'Été or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Eau d'Été suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Été and Kenzo?

Eau d'Été has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Rose and Clover, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.