Kenzo vs Nirvana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
NirvanaChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Kenzo2/4
Nirvana2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nirvana
- Sillage & projection
- Kenzo
- Value for money
- Nirvana
- 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
KenzoKenzoNirvanaMasterpieceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,004 votes
78%Love
0%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNirvana
SillageKenzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNirvanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
tuberose92%
woody84%
powdery77%
amber69%
animalic61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
Top
Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesMirabelle PlumPink Pepper
Heart
TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,817
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,365
PerfumerMichèle Saramito
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenzo 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 →Nirvana by Masterpiece opens with a splash of mandarin orange, green leaves, and sweet mirabelle plum spiked with pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a heavy heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang takes control, creating a creamy white floral profile. Rose and orange blossom add light garden accents bef…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Kenzo or Nirvana?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Nirvana is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nirvana for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Nirvana?
Nirvana lasts longest (Nirvana 80/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kenzo or Nirvana?
Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Nirvana 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kenzo and Nirvana smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Sandalwood.
Is Kenzo or Nirvana better for summer or winter?
Nirvana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kenzo and Nirvana?
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. Nirvana has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves, Mirabelle Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.
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