Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Rosa

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,005 ratings analysed

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,054 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Rosa

Varzi Artisanal Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #53,948 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Kenzo2/4

Rosa2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rosa
Sillage & projection: Rosa
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

RosaVarzi Artisanal Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRosa

SillageRosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value25

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%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Party 24%Casual 21%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,054

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,948

PerfumerBernardo Vecoli, Ignazio Presutti, Leopoldo Jilani

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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Rosa by Varzi Artisanal Perfume puts a direct, sunny spin on Mediterranean florals without suffocating sweetness. The first spray releases bitter bergamot and crisp orange blossom, giving you a clean, sunlit citrus lift that feels brisk rather than syrupy. Within twenty minutes, a velvety rose and fleshy jasmine take …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kenzo or Rosa?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Rosa is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rosa for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Rosa?

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

Which projects more, Kenzo or Rosa?

Rosa projects furthest (Rosa 75/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Rosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Kenzo or Rosa better for summer or winter?

Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Rosa?

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. Rosa has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and White Musk.