Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs M3

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,005 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,817 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Michael Cinco

3.001 votes

Rank #71,914 CitrusMusky

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.
M3
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo4/4

M30/4

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

M3Michael Cinco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

musky90%

tuberose80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery 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

Top

BergamotPeachMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseRoseIndian Jasmine

Base

White MuskAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,914

PerfumerNot listed

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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M3 is a bright floral that opens with bergamot, mandarin, and a soft peach accent before tuberose, rose, and jasmine take over. The dry-down shifts into white musk, amber, and cedar, giving it a cleaner, slightly powdery finish. It reads feminine first, polished, and easy to wear if you like florals with a fresh citru…

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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 M3?

Kenzo takes 4 of 4 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; M3 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose M3 for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or M3?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, M3 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or M3?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, M3 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and M3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Kenzo or M3 better for summer or winter?

M3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and M3?

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. M3 has top notes of Bergamot, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose and Indian Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.