Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Theresa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,038 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #22,915 White FloralWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Theresa

Evaflor

3.9134 votes

Rank #39,569 FruityAmber

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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.
Theresa
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kenzo5/7

Theresa2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

TheresaEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

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

53%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value81

Category winnerTheresaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

amber92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and woody

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

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachTuberosePlumIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVetiverOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Plum and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Theresa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring13

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night92

Category winnerTheresaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 35%Work 27%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,915

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,569

PerfumerNot listed

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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Evaflor Theresa delivers an inviting mix of rich stone fruit, creamy white flowers, and damp moss. It kicks off with a bright pop of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into lush plum and powdery iris. The heart feels full and feminine without turning sticky. As it dries, warm amber, patchouli, and earthy vet…

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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 Theresa?

Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Theresa is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Theresa for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Theresa?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Theresa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Theresa?

Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, Theresa 69/100 for sillage.

Do Kenzo and Theresa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Plum and Mandarin Orange.

Is Kenzo or Theresa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kenzo and Theresa?

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. Theresa has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Tuberose, Plum and Iris, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.