Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Twiggy

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,016 ratings analysed

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,446 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Twiggy

Twiggy · 2012

3.9212 votes

Rank #22,346 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Twiggy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo2/4

Twiggy2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

TwiggyTwiggy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

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

42%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTwiggy

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

sweet77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity 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

Top15-30 mins

PearPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Twiggy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,446

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2012

Reviews8

Category winnerTwiggyHigher 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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Twiggy by Twiggy delivers a sunny orchard opening that immediately sets a cheerful mood. The first spray releases crisp bergamot alongside juicy golden peach and fresh pear slices. It sparkles. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruit softens into a creamy white floral heart dominated by sweet gardenia, delicate jasmin…

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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 Twiggy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Twiggy is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Twiggy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Twiggy?

Twiggy lasts longest (Twiggy 86/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Twiggy?

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

Do Kenzo and Twiggy smell similar?

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

Is Kenzo or Twiggy better for summer or winter?

Twiggy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Twiggy?

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. Twiggy has top notes of Pear, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk.