Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Magnifica

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,155 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,495 White FloralWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Magnifica

Furla

3.75151 votes

Rank #18,021 White FloralFruity

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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 longevity. Best in spring.
Magnifica
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo4/7

Magnifica3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

MagnificaFurla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 71%Had 29%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

18%Love

52%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMagnificaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and powdery

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

PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOrchidAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men3

Unisex1

Women96

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,495

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMagnificaHigher 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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Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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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 Magnifica?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Magnifica?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Magnifica?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Magnifica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Gardenia.

Is Kenzo or Magnifica better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kenzo and Magnifica?

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. Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber.