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Exodus vs Kenzo

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

Updated 1,014 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Exodus

    Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Kenzo

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Exodus2/5
Kenzo3/5
Ratings & consensus
Kenzo
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kenzo
Sillage & projection
Exodus
Value for money
Exodus
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
ExodusMilton Lloyd
KenzoKenzo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 18%Had 21%Want 61%
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
30%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate

10 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageExodus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value52
Category winnerExodusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ApricotPeachChamomileMandarin OrangeAppleCurrant budsPlumMelon
Heart
CarnationJasmineRoseClovesCoriander
Base
MuskAmber
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Plum and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milton Lloyd Exodus opens with a bright burst of peach and mandarin orange, backed by a herbal hint of chamomile. It soon shifts on skin, revealing a dry, spiced floral heart dominated by carnation and cloves. This budget-friendly option offers a surprising complexity for its price point. It works best in warm spring …

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exodus or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories. Exodus is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Exodus for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Exodus or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Exodus 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exodus or Kenzo?

Exodus projects furthest (Exodus 75/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exodus and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Plum and Carnation.

Is Exodus or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Exodus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exodus and Kenzo?

Exodus has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Chamomile and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Cloves, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.

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