Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Liberto

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,113 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,817 White FloralWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Liberto

Sospiro Perfumes

3.91109 votes

Rank #11,391 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Liberto
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo4/7

Liberto3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

LibertoSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

45%Love

22%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLiberto

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value31

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

green92%

fruity84%

amber77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

PeachJasmineBergamotLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyGreen NotesSpicesOzonic notesCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Spices, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Liberto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night41

Category winnerLibertoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men8

Unisex25

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,391

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerLibertoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Sospiro Liberto brings a playful, bright twist to the fruity floral genre by pairing sparkling stone fruit with crisp garden greenery. The first spray greets you with a fizzy splash of chilled peach soda, tart bergamot, and a dash of soothing lavender. As the initial sparkle calms down, a fresh bouquet of green lily-o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kenzo or Liberto?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Liberto is rated 3.91/5 from 109 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Liberto for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Liberto?

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

Which projects more, Kenzo or Liberto?

Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, Liberto 68/100 for sillage.

Do Kenzo and Liberto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Spices, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Kenzo or Liberto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kenzo and Liberto?

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. Liberto has top notes of Peach, Jasmine, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Green Notes, Spices and Ozonic notes, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Vanilla.