Fragrance comparison

Kenzo World Power vs Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 3,189 ratings analysed

Kenzo World Power

Kenzo

3.861,368 votes

Rank #24,646 AromaticVanilla

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28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez

4.331,821 votes

Rank #23,620 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kenzo World Power
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Kenzo World Power3/7

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Community sentiment: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Longevity: Kenzo World Power
Sillage & projection: Kenzo World Power
Value for money: Kenzo World Power
Versatility: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kenzo World PowerKenzo

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumNarciso Rodriguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,368 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 1,821 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumRating 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

56%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,821 votes

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKenzo World Power

SillageKenzo World Power

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value55

Category winnerKenzo World PowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

salty83%

woody74%

amber65%

sweet56%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · 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

CardamomCypressBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisMuskSuede

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVetiverLeatherAtlas Cedar

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–

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,646

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,620

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumHigher 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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A polished, powdery iris fragrance built around musk, woods and a soft suede touch. It opens with cardamom and citrus freshness, then settles into a smooth, creamy, slightly leathery drydown. This reads refined rather than loud. It suits someone who wants an elegant designer scent for evenings, cooler weather, and cl…

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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 Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo World Power is rated 3.86/5 from 1,368 votes; Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 1,821 votes. Choose Kenzo World Power for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo World Power or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Kenzo World Power lasts longest (Kenzo World Power 72/100, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo World Power or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Kenzo World Power projects furthest (Kenzo World Power 64/100, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo World Power and Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress and Tonka Bean.

Is Kenzo World Power or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kenzo World Power is the stronger pick. For winter, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzo World Power and Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Kenzo World Power has top notes of Cypress, heart notes of Sea Salt, a base of Tonka Bean. Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Musk and Suede, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Leather.