Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Porto Rose

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,010 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,092 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Porto Rose

le Pelerin

3.676 votes

Rank #66,483 RoseYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Porto Rose
Choose it for a rose and yellow floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kenzo4/4

Porto Rose0/4

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

Porto Rosele Pelerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

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

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

rose100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePeach

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseOrange BlossomHoney

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliIncenseLeatherVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Porto Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,092

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,483

PerfumerScott Morchan

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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Porto Rose by le Pelerin presents a dynamic take on floral gourmand perfumery, centering on a rich rose framed by sweet fruit and smoky resin. The fragrance opens with a ripe peach and juicy mandarin orange pairing, softened immediately by creamy ylang-ylang. As it develops, a lush rose heart emerges alongside drippin…

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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 Porto Rose?

Kenzo takes 4 of 4 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Porto Rose is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Porto Rose for a rose and yellow floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Porto Rose?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Porto Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Porto Rose?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Porto Rose 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Porto Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Kenzo or Porto Rose better for summer or winter?

Porto Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Porto Rose?

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. Porto Rose has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Leather and Vanilla.