Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Narcotic Amber

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,564 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Narcotic Amber

G Parfums

3.717 votes

Rank #62,282 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcotic Amber takes 2 of 3 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Narcotic Amber
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kenzo1/3

Narcotic Amber2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcotic Amber
Sillage & projection: Narcotic Amber
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

Narcotic AmberG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNarcotic Amber

SillageNarcotic Amber

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%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

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

BergamotLily-of-the-ValleyHibiscus

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesGardenia

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskPatchouliVanillaCoumarinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood, Gardenia and Amber. Durations are only published for Narcotic Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Not enough votes yet

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,564

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,282

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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…

Reviews →

G Parfums Narcotic Amber does not apologize for its weight. The bottle opens with an immediate wallop of bitter bergamot and tart hibiscus, backed by a sharp alcohol lift during the first three minutes. That initial bite calms quickly. Lush gardenia and clean lily-of-the-valley emerge next, cutting right through the d…

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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 Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber takes 2 of 3 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Narcotic Amber is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Narcotic Amber for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber lasts longest (Narcotic Amber 87/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber projects furthest (Narcotic Amber 80/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Narcotic Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood, Gardenia and Amber.

Is Kenzo or Narcotic Amber better for summer or winter?

Narcotic Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Narcotic Amber?

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. Narcotic Amber has top notes of Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hibiscus, heart notes of Woody Notes and Gardenia, a base of Amber, White Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.