Fragrance comparison

Eva vs Summer by Kenzo

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,737 ratings analysed

Eva

Eva Longoria

3.22215 votes

Rank #16,356 CitrusFresh

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56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Summer by Kenzo

Kenzo

3.981,522 votes

Rank #1,894 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer by Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eva
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Summer by Kenzo
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Eva2/7

Summer by Kenzo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EvaEva Longoria

Summer by KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.98/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerSummer by KenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

29%Like

1%Ok

46%Dislike

2%Hate

215 votes

36%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

1,522 votes

Category winnerSummer by KenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySummer by Kenzo

SillageSummer by Kenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value52

Category winnerEvaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

floral53%

powdery42%

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotAldehydesNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

CitrusesLemonBergamot

Heart

MimosaAlmond MilkLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaVioletJasmine

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet. Durations are only published for Eva, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEvaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Casual 46%Work 35%Date 11%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,356

PerfumerTakasago

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#1,894

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews135

Category winnerSummer by KenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eva by Eva Longoria delivers a blast of bright bergamot and sparkling aldehydes that smells like an expensive bar of hotel citrus soap. The opening strikes fast with zesty neroli and tangy citrus oils before settling into clean white petals. Crisp lily of the valley and sheer freesia dominate the mid-section, avoiding…

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Alberto Morillas created Summer by Kenzo in 2005 as a sun-warmed floral dominated by golden mimosa, almond milk, and bergamot. The scent opens with bright citrus that quickly gives way to a creamy, lotion-like floral heart of violet, freesia, and lily-of-the-valley. As it dries down, cedar, amber, and musk create a sk…

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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, Eva or Summer by Kenzo?

Summer by Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories. Eva is rated 3.22/5 from 215 votes; Summer by Kenzo is rated 3.98/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose Eva for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Summer by Kenzo for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eva or Summer by Kenzo?

Summer by Kenzo lasts longest (Summer by Kenzo 65/100, Eva 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eva or Summer by Kenzo?

Summer by Kenzo projects furthest (Summer by Kenzo 59/100, Eva 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eva and Summer by Kenzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.

Is Eva or Summer by Kenzo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eva is the stronger pick. For winter, Summer by Kenzo is the stronger pick. Eva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eva and Summer by Kenzo?

Eva has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Neroli, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Summer by Kenzo has top notes of Citruses, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Almond Milk, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Styrax.