Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Nyala

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,998 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nyala

Jealous

3.717 votes

Rank #63,087 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nyala takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nyala
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kenzo1/4

Nyala3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nyala
Sillage & projection: Nyala
Value for money: Nyala
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

NyalaJealous

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 45%Had 9%Want 45%

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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNyala

SillageNyala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNyalaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

woody83%

patchouli74%

musky65%

yellow floral56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top

PlumPraline

Heart

PatchouliYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPlum, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,087

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Nyala by Jealous pairs dark plum with rich praline in a sweet, fruity opening that quickly settles into earthy patchouli and creamy ylang-ylang. Grounded by mossy oakmoss and soft musk, it creates a warm, textured aura suited for cool autumn evenings, casual dinners, and brisk outdoor walks.

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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 Nyala?

Nyala takes 3 of 4 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Nyala 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 Nyala for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Nyala?

Nyala lasts longest (Nyala 83/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Nyala?

Projection is very close: Nyala 71/100, Kenzo 70/100 for sillage.

Do Kenzo and Nyala smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Kenzo or Nyala better for summer or winter?

Nyala suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Nyala?

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. Nyala has top notes of Plum and Praline, heart notes of Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.