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Kenzo vs Mademoiselle

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

Updated 1,006 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Kenzo

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Mademoiselle

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo2/3
Mademoiselle1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Kenzo
Sillage & projection
Mademoiselle
Value for money
Not scored
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
MademoiselleLe Parfumeur
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
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

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 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
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageMademoiselle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
AppleJasmineOrange BlossomPlum
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaAmberWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex7
Women93

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,964

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,368

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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Mademoiselle by Le Parfumeur is an easygoing floral fruity eau de parfum built around bright orchard fruits, sunlit blossoms, and a comforting base. The scent opens with a lively splash of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange that instantly clears the air. As the initial zest settles, succulent apple and ripe plum…

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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 Mademoiselle?

Kenzo takes 2 of 3 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Mademoiselle is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mademoiselle for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Mademoiselle?

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

Which projects more, Kenzo or Mademoiselle?

Mademoiselle projects furthest (Mademoiselle 75/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Mademoiselle smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Kenzo or Mademoiselle better for summer or winter?

Mademoiselle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Mademoiselle?

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. Mademoiselle has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apple, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Plum, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes.

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