Fragrance comparison

Gianni vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,331 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #23,989 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,105 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gianni takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gianni4/7

Kenzo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GianniVersace

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerGianniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerGianniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGianni

SillageGianni

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value52

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Carnation and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Gianni, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKenzoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Date 38%Party 32%Work 16%Casual 14%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,105

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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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, Gianni or Kenzo?

Gianni takes 4 of 7 categories. Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gianni or Kenzo?

Gianni lasts longest (Gianni 80/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gianni or Kenzo?

Gianni projects furthest (Gianni 74/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gianni and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Gianni or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gianni and Kenzo?

Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense. 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.