Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Vera Wang Anniversary

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,086 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,058 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Vera Wang Anniversary

Vera Wang

3.9682 votes

Rank #29,724 White FloralCitrus

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vera Wang Anniversary
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo4/7

Vera Wang Anniversary2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

Vera Wang AnniversaryVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

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

23%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

aquatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus 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

Sicilian BergamotMandarin OrangeWater NotesApple Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7+ hrs

MuskAmberCedarOrris Root

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Vera Wang Anniversary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall49

Winter32

Day100

Night31

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,058

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,724

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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Vera Wang Anniversary opens with a bright splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple leaf. Water notes immediately soften the citrus bite. It feels clean. You get a dewy morning glow rather than sharp laundry soap. Soon, lush gardenia and creamy orange blossom step forward to claim center stage. They never feel thick…

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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 Vera Wang Anniversary?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Vera Wang Anniversary is rated 3.96/5 from 82 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vera Wang Anniversary for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Vera Wang Anniversary?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Vera Wang Anniversary 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Vera Wang Anniversary?

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

Do Kenzo and Vera Wang Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia.

Is Kenzo or Vera Wang Anniversary better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kenzo and Vera Wang Anniversary?

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. Vera Wang Anniversary has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Water Notes and Apple Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Orris Root.