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Kenzo vs Rise & Shine

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

Updated 1,014 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Kenzo

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Rise & Shine

    Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kenzo5/5
Rise & Shine0/5
Ratings & consensus
Kenzo
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
Rise & ShineVolaré
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 60%Had 3%Want 38%
Category winnerKenzoRating 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

60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value46
Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
fresh88%
warm spicy77%
aromatic65%
green53%
citrus42%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy 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
CardamomCorianderBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineBulgarian Rose
Base
Precious WoodsSandalwoodCedarAmberGreen TeaMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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 season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer100
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
Men17
Unisex33
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Rise & Shine opens with a brisk lemon and bergamot splash, lifted by orange blossom and a soft spicy touch from cardamom and coriander. It reads bright, beachy, and easy to wear. The floral heart keeps it airy rather than sweet, while green tea, light woods, and musk give it a clean finish. Based on the available feed…

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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 Rise & Shine?

Kenzo takes 5 of 5 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Rise & Shine is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Rise & Shine for a white floral and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Rise & Shine?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Rise & Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Rise & Shine?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Rise & Shine 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Rise & Shine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Kenzo or Rise & Shine better for summer or winter?

Rise & Shine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Rise & Shine?

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. Rise & Shine has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Precious Woods, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.

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