Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs The Female Boss

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,047 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,495 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

The Female Boss

Tulisa Contostavlos

3.6743 votes

Rank #19,210 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
The Female Boss
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Kenzo4/7

The Female Boss3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

The Female BossTulisa Contostavlos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 40%Had 25%Want 35%

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

33%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value88

Category winnerThe Female BossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesGardeniaFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskoak mossVanillePatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Spices, Sandalwood and Gardenia. Durations are only published for The Female Boss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerThe Female BossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Party 37%Date 30%Casual 23%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,495

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe Female BossHigher 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…

Reviews →

The Female Boss by Tulisa Contostavlos is an unexpected blast from the early 2010s celebrity scent boom. It kicks off with sharp freesia, pungent gardenia, and a sudden dusting of dry culinary spices. The opening can feel a little synthetic for the first five minutes. Give it time to settle. Soon, a milky peach note t…

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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 The Female Boss?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; The Female Boss is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose The Female Boss for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or The Female Boss?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, The Female Boss 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or The Female Boss?

Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, The Female Boss 69/100 for sillage.

Do Kenzo and The Female Boss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Spices, Sandalwood and Gardenia.

Is Kenzo or The Female Boss better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Female Boss is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. The Female Boss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and The Female Boss?

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. The Female Boss has top notes of Spices, Gardenia and Freesia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, oak moss and Vanille.