Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Yvonne Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,055 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,817 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Yvonne Extrait de Parfum

Ormaie

4.0451 votes

Rank #11,990 FruityPatchouli

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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, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Yvonne Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kenzo4/7

Yvonne Extrait de Parfum3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

Yvonne Extrait de ParfumOrmaie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

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

57%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityYvonne Extrait de Parfum

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value36

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

patchouli92%

sweet84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

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

PlumTurkish RoseBergamotNeroli

Heart

PeachIndian JasmineOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Plum and Bergamot. 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–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night87

Category winnerYvonne Extrait de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerYvonne Extrait de ParfumHigher 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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Yvonne Extrait de Parfum is a fruity floral patchouli with a plush, polished feel. It opens with plum, rose, citrus and neroli, then moves into peach, jasmine and orange blossom over amber, tonka, musk and earthy patchouli. Reviews point to a creamy fruitchouli profile with strong wear, enough sweetness to feel inviti…

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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 Yvonne Extrait de Parfum?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Yvonne Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Yvonne Extrait de Parfum for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Yvonne Extrait de Parfum?

Yvonne Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Yvonne Extrait de Parfum 83/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Yvonne Extrait de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, Yvonne Extrait de Parfum 69/100 for sillage.

Do Kenzo and Yvonne Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Plum and Bergamot.

Is Kenzo or Yvonne Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Yvonne Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. Yvonne Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo and Yvonne Extrait de Parfum?

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. Yvonne Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Plum, Turkish Rose, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Peach, Indian Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.