Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Marilyn Miglin 112

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,036 ratings analysed

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #24,492 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marilyn Miglin 112

Marilyn Miglin

3.7532 votes

Rank #21,512 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marilyn Miglin 112 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.
Marilyn Miglin 112
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kenzo3/7

Marilyn Miglin 1124/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Kenzo
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Marilyn Miglin 112
Value for money: Marilyn Miglin 112
Versatility: Marilyn Miglin 112
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marilyn Miglin 112

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

Marilyn Miglin 112Marilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%

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

13%Love

66%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageMarilyn Miglin 112

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody83%

tuberose65%

yellow floral48%

animalic30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

JasmineYlang-Ylang

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Marilyn Miglin 112, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer36

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night80

Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,492

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Higher 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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Marilyn Miglin 112 presents a bold, retro profile centered on white floral intensity and a warm woody foundation. The fragrance opens with sharp jasmine and sweet ylang-ylang, creating an immediate, crisp floral introduction that catches attention right away. As the scent settles, white lily, heady tuberose, and orang…

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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 Marilyn Miglin 112?

Marilyn Miglin 112 takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Marilyn Miglin 112 is rated 3.75/5 from 32 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Marilyn Miglin 112 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Marilyn Miglin 112?

They last about the same: Kenzo 75/100, Marilyn Miglin 112 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Marilyn Miglin 112?

Marilyn Miglin 112 projects furthest (Marilyn Miglin 112 73/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Marilyn Miglin 112 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Kenzo or Marilyn Miglin 112 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marilyn Miglin 112 is the stronger pick. For winter, Marilyn Miglin 112 is the stronger pick. Marilyn Miglin 112 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Marilyn Miglin 112?

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. Marilyn Miglin 112 has top notes of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of White Lily, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.