Fragrance comparison

Kenzo pour Homme vs Step On Earth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,908 ratings analysed

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #26,319 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Step On Earth

Mith

4.3043 votes

Rank #15,032 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Step On Earth takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Step On Earth
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo pour Homme2/7

Step On Earth5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Step On EarthMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerStep On EarthRating 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

51%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerStep On EarthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKenzo pour Homme

SillageKenzo pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value74

Category winnerStep On EarthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

SageLemonPink PepperLavender

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverHayMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSage, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. 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–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall93

Winter44

Day100

Night22

Category winnerStep On EarthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,319

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,032

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerStep On EarthHigher 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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Step On Earth is a clean, earthy aromatic built around lemon, pink pepper, sage, vetiver and musk. It opens slightly sharp, then settles into a soft woody, powdery, soapy skin scent with a dry hay-like texture. It suits someone who likes understated fragrance over loud projection. The mood is minimal, calm and a littl…

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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 pour Homme or Step On Earth?

Step On Earth takes 5 of 7 categories. Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes; Step On Earth is rated 4.30/5 from 43 votes. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Step On Earth for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo pour Homme or Step On Earth?

Kenzo pour Homme lasts longest (Kenzo pour Homme 71/100, Step On Earth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo pour Homme or Step On Earth?

Kenzo pour Homme projects furthest (Kenzo pour Homme 61/100, Step On Earth 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo pour Homme and Step On Earth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Kenzo pour Homme or Step On Earth better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kenzo pour Homme and Step On Earth?

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. Step On Earth has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Hay, Musk and Amber.