Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Stephanotis

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,068 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,045 White FloralWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Stephanotis

Floris

4.0664 votes

Rank #13,751 White FloralPowdery

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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.
Stephanotis
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Kenzo5/7

Stephanotis2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

StephanotisFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

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

47%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value42

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%

powdery83%

floral65%

warm spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and warm spicy

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

Orange Blossom

Heart

StephanotisJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCoriander

Base

Powdery NotesSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Sandalwood, Coriander and Carnation. 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–

Spring100

Summer51

Fall25

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStephanotisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,045

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerStephanotisHigher 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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Floris Stephanotis opens with sharp orange blossom before introducing a lush heart of stephanotis, jasmine, and green lily-of-the-valley. Mild coriander seed adds a clean spicy kick, while powdery sandalwood and musk quiet the floral volume on skin. It suits cool spring mornings when you want a crisp, traditional whit…

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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 Stephanotis?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Stephanotis is rated 4.06/5 from 64 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Stephanotis for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Stephanotis?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Stephanotis 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Stephanotis?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Stephanotis 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Stephanotis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Coriander and Carnation.

Is Kenzo or Stephanotis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stephanotis is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Stephanotis?

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. Stephanotis has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Stephanotis, Jasmine, Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood and Musk.