Fragrance comparison

Kenzo World Power vs B-612

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,681 ratings analysed

Kenzo World Power

Kenzo

3.861,368 votes

Rank #24,646 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

B-612

Nishane · 2018

4.101,313 votes

Rank #1,266 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B-612 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kenzo World Power
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
B-612
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kenzo World Power2/7

B-6125/7

Ratings & consensus: B-612
Community sentiment: B-612
Longevity: B-612
Sillage & projection: Kenzo World Power
Value for money: Kenzo World Power
Versatility: B-612
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B-612

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kenzo World PowerKenzo

B-612Nishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,368 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 1,313 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerB-612Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,368 votes

46%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

1,313 votes

Category winnerB-612Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityB-612

SillageKenzo World Power

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value43

Category winnerKenzo World PowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

salty83%

woody74%

amber65%

sweet56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

musky65%

fresh spicy53%

lavender42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cypress

Heart

Sea Salt

Base

Tonka Bean

Top

LavenderCypressGeranium

Heart

CashmeranSandalwoodCedarPatchouli

Base

MuskOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCypress and Tonka Bean. 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

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Spring98

Summer67

Fall100

Winter66

Day100

Night75

Category winnerB-612Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,646

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,266

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2018

Reviews192

Category winnerB-612Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenzo World Power opens with a sharp, pine-tinted cypress note that feels fresh and herbal. As the initial spray settles, coarse sea salt cuts through a warm base of tonka bean. The contrast creates a sweet yet savory aromatic skin scent that fits breezy spring afternoons, casual office wear, and late summer sunsets.

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Nishane B-612 opens with aromatic cypress and clean lavender before settling into a warm bed of cashmeran and sandalwood. Designed around a quiet woody fougère structure, it wears close to skin with a soft, powdery finish. It performs best during cool spring mornings and crisp autumn afternoons in professional office …

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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 World Power or B-612?

B-612 takes 5 of 7 categories. Kenzo World Power is rated 3.86/5 from 1,368 votes; B-612 is rated 4.10/5 from 1,313 votes. Choose Kenzo World Power for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose B-612 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo World Power or B-612?

They last about the same: B-612 73/100, Kenzo World Power 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo World Power or B-612?

Kenzo World Power projects furthest (Kenzo World Power 64/100, B-612 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo World Power and B-612 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress and Tonka Bean.

Is Kenzo World Power or B-612 better for summer or winter?

For summer, B-612 is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo World Power is the stronger pick. B-612 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo World Power and B-612?

Kenzo World Power has top notes of Cypress, heart notes of Sea Salt, a base of Tonka Bean. B-612 has top notes of Lavender, Cypress and Geranium, heart notes of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.