Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Lucifer

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,564 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Lucifer

G Parfums

2.147 votes

Rank #74,077 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Lucifer
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Kenzo4/4

Lucifer0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
Value for money: Kenzo
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

KenzoKenzo

LuciferG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

2.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

29%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

71%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate29

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value25

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%

fruity92%

sweet84%

green77%

vanilla69%

tuberose61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

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

Notes

Green NotesWhite RosePatchouliTuberoseGardeniaVanillaJasminePeachMuskLilyPearPlum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Tuberose and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Lucifer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,564

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,077

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher 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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Expect a surprise here. Lucifer by G Parfums is not the smoky, resinous brimstone scent its gothic moniker suggests. Instead, independent perfumer Oleg Grabchuk delivers a dense, narcotic burst of lush white flowers and ripe orchard fruits. Crisp pear and honeyed plum hit your skin first, backed by crushed green stems…

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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, Kenzo or Lucifer?

Kenzo takes 4 of 4 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Lucifer is rated 2.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Lucifer for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Lucifer?

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

Which projects more, Kenzo or Lucifer?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Lucifer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Lucifer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is Kenzo or Lucifer better for summer or winter?

Lucifer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Lucifer?

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. Lucifer features Green Notes, White Rose, Patchouli, Tuberose and Gardenia.