Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Orient Express

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,009 ratings analysed

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,998 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Orient Express

Schlossparfumerie

3.555 votes

Rank #59,683 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Orient Express
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Kenzo1/2

Orient Express1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Orient Express
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Orient ExpressSchlossparfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOrient Express

SillageNo data

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%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, white floral 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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

JasmineSandalwoodCedarRosePatchouli

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Jasmine. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,683

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

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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Orient Express by Schlossparfumerie is a woody fragrance centered on a powdery blend of sandalwood and jasmine. Launched in 2001, it offers a distinct profile for women who appreciate classic structure. The opening features bright citrus notes that lead into a long-lasting base of vanilla and musk. It performs best in…

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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 Orient Express?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Orient Express is rated 3.55/5 from 5 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Orient Express for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Orient Express?

Orient Express lasts longest (Orient Express 80/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Orient Express smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Jasmine.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Orient Express?

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. Orient Express has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Sandalwood, Cedar and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Musk.