Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,100 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,998 White FloralWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,352 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Kenzo4/7

Suede3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

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

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerSuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match45%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

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose 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–

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerSuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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 Suede?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Suede?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Suede?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Suede smell similar?

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

Is Kenzo or Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Suede?

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. Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.