Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Marc Joseph for Women

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,019 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,345 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Joseph for Women

Marc Joseph

3.8715 votes

Rank #43,499 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Marc Joseph for Women
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kenzo4/5

Marc Joseph for Women1/5

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

Marc Joseph for WomenMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%

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

20%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

LitchiPeachOrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet LeafPlum

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskMossAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,345

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Marc Joseph for Women delivers an easygoing splash of sweet nectar and clean florals. The first spray punches with juicy litchi, sweet peach, and bright mandarin orange. It smells bright, cheerful, and immediately accessible. Give it five minutes. The sharp initial alcohol lift quickly evaporates, letting a heart of d…

Reviews →

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 Marc Joseph for Women?

Kenzo takes 4 of 5 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Marc Joseph for Women is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Marc Joseph for Women for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Marc Joseph for Women?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Marc Joseph for Women 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Marc Joseph for Women?

Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, Marc Joseph for Women 69/100 for sillage.

Do Kenzo and Marc Joseph for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Kenzo or Marc Joseph for Women better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Marc Joseph for Women?

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. Marc Joseph for Women has top notes of Litchi, Peach, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk, Moss and Amber.