Kenzo vs Gem Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Gem Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kenzo2/7
Gem Eau de Toilette5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Community sentiment
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Longevity
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Kenzo
- Versatility
- Kenzo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gem Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KenzoKenzoGem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 558 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,004 votes
50%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
558 votes
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGem Eau de Toilette
SillageGem Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKenzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
Top20-30 mins
PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Tuberose and Coriander. Durations are only published for Gem Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Spring38
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Category winnerKenzoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,817
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,027
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenzo 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 →Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …
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, Kenzo or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kenzo or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Projection is very close: Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Kenzo 70/100 for sillage.
Do Kenzo and Gem Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Tuberose and Coriander.
Is Kenzo or Gem Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kenzo is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kenzo and Gem Eau de Toilette?
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. Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli.
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