Fragrance comparison

Kenzo pour Homme vs Petale d'Ambre

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 3,951 ratings analysed

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #23,845 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Petale d'Ambre

Zara

3.8186 votes

Rank #8,314 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale d'Ambre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Petale d'Ambre
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kenzo pour Homme2/7

Petale d'Ambre5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Petale d'AmbreZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeRating 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

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPetale d'Ambre

SillagePetale d'Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value78

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

patchouli100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody 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

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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–

Spring85

Summer58

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

Men29

Unisex48

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,845

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreHigher 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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Petale d'Ambre opens with brisk bergamot and lemon, then settles into a clean, aromatic mix of lavender, patchouli and soft woods. On skin, many wearers describe it as soapy, polished and quietly old-school, with a drydown that can feel like fresh laundry or elegant detergent. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured la…

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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 Petale d'Ambre?

Petale d'Ambre takes 5 of 7 categories. Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes; Petale d'Ambre is rated 3.81/5 from 86 votes. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Petale d'Ambre for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo pour Homme or Petale d'Ambre?

Petale d'Ambre lasts longest (Petale d'Ambre 76/100, Kenzo pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo pour Homme or Petale d'Ambre?

Petale d'Ambre projects furthest (Petale d'Ambre 65/100, Kenzo pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo pour Homme and Petale d'Ambre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Kenzo pour Homme or Petale d'Ambre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petale d'Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale d'Ambre is the stronger pick. Petale d'Ambre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo pour Homme and Petale d'Ambre?

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. Petale d'Ambre has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood.