Fragrance comparison

Kenzo pour Homme vs Lavish

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,982 ratings analysed

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #23,242 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Lavish

Boadicea the Victorious

4.52117 votes

Rank #5,042 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories.

Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Lavish
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kenzo pour Homme1/7

Lavish6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

LavishBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

4.52/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerLavishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

70%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerLavishMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLavish

SillageLavish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value28

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

earthy44%

powdery30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OrangeNutmegRose

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg and Rose. 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

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall67

Winter36

Day100

Night57

Category winnerLavishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,242

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerLavishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…

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Lavish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a crisp burst of lemon and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of nutmeg, orange, and subtle rose. Its dry-down rests on a dry vetiver base supported by cedarwood and amber. Designed for warm spring mornings and formal office settings, it offers a polished option for…

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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 pour Homme or Lavish?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories. Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes; Lavish is rated 4.52/5 from 117 votes. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Lavish for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo pour Homme or Lavish?

Lavish lasts longest (Lavish 80/100, Kenzo pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo pour Homme or Lavish?

Projection is very close: Lavish 63/100, Kenzo pour Homme 61/100 for sillage.

Do Kenzo pour Homme and Lavish smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg and Rose.

Is Kenzo pour Homme or Lavish better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kenzo pour Homme and Lavish?

Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Lavish has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.