Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Solo Lei

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,038 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,036 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Solo Lei

Profumi Di Polignano

3.3234 votes

Rank #55,401 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Solo Lei
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo5/7

Solo Lei2/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Kenzo
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
Value for money: Solo Lei
Versatility: Solo Lei
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kenzo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

Solo LeiProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

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

26%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

24%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSolo LeiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

animalic86%

tuberose72%

musky58%

amber44%

lactonic30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral

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

GardeniaCoconutPeachPlum

Heart3 to 5 hours

TuberoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskAmbergrisCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Tuberose and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Solo Lei, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer31

Fall62

Winter62

Day100

Night78

Category winnerSolo LeiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,036

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,401

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Solo Lei by Profumi Di Polignano is a bold white floral fragrance composed by perfumer Arturetto Landi. The scent opens with a rich burst of gardenia, milky coconut, velvety peach, and juicy plum. As the opening settles, the heart emerges with creamy jasmine and narcotic tuberose, creating an opulent floral core. Grou…

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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 Solo Lei?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Solo Lei is rated 3.32/5 from 34 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Solo Lei for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Solo Lei?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Solo Lei 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Solo Lei?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Solo Lei 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Solo Lei smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is Kenzo or Solo Lei better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solo Lei is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. Solo Lei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Solo Lei?

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. Solo Lei has top notes of Gardenia, Coconut, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.