Fragrance comparison

Elfen Spring vs Kenzo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,043 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elfen Spring

Auphorie

4.0939 votes

Rank #25,631 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,817 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elfen Spring takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elfen Spring
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Elfen Spring5/7

Kenzo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elfen SpringAuphorie

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

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

55%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerElfen SpringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityElfen Spring

SillageElfen Spring

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

aquatic100%

fresh91%

white floral83%

floral74%

ozonic65%

citrus56%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonWater NotesLotusMandarin Orange

Heart

Water LilyLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaTuberose

Base

AmberMuskPrecious Woods

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Gardenia, Tuberose and Amber. 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

Summer87

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElfen SpringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,631

PerfumerEugene Au

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElfen SpringHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elfen Spring by Auphorie is a refreshing floral aquatic that captures the essence of a hidden forest pond. Opening with crisp melon and lotus blossom, it flows into a heart of water lily and gardenia before settling on a base of soft amber and musk. It is a light, clean fragrance that feels perfectly suited for warm s…

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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, Elfen Spring or Kenzo?

Elfen Spring takes 5 of 7 categories. Elfen Spring is rated 4.09/5 from 39 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Elfen Spring for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elfen Spring or Kenzo?

Elfen Spring lasts longest (Elfen Spring 86/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elfen Spring or Kenzo?

Elfen Spring projects furthest (Elfen Spring 79/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elfen Spring and Kenzo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Gardenia, Tuberose and Amber.

Is Elfen Spring or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elfen Spring and Kenzo?

Elfen Spring has top notes of Melon, Water Notes, Lotus and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Musk and Precious Woods. 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.