Jasmine Musc vs Kenzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Jasmine MuscChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Jasmine Musc3/7
Kenzo3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kenzo
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Jasmine Musc
- Sillage & projection
- Kenzo
- Value for money
- Kenzo
- Versatility
- Jasmine Musc
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jasmine Musc
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jasmine MuscNarciso RodriguezKenzoKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
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 hate56%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
143 votes
41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,004 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJasmine Musc
SillageKenzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKenzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
woody69%
yellow floral61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GardeniaYlang-Ylang
Heart
JasmineTuberose
Base
MuskVanillaWoody NotesAmber
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer49
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJasmine MuscMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,262
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#25,817
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJasmine MuscHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJasmine Musc is a creamy white floral built around jasmine, tuberose and Narciso Rodriguez's familiar musky warmth. It opens lush and polished, then settles into a powdery vanilla-amber base with a soft woody glow. This reads rich, smooth and quite dressy rather than airy or sparkling. It suits anyone who enjoys flora…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Jasmine Musc or Kenzo?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Jasmine Musc is rated 4.10/5 from 193 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Jasmine Musc for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Jasmine Musc or Kenzo?
They last about the same: Jasmine Musc 77/100, Kenzo 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Jasmine Musc or Kenzo?
Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, Jasmine Musc 68/100 for sillage.
Do Jasmine Musc and Kenzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Tuberose.
Is Jasmine Musc or Kenzo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Jasmine Musc is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. Jasmine Musc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jasmine Musc and Kenzo?
Jasmine Musc has top notes of Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Woody Notes 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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