Fragrance comparison

Kenzo World Power vs Sakura Imperial

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,480 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo World Power

Kenzo

3.861,368 votes

Rank #24,646 AromaticVanilla

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Sakura Imperial

Anthologie

3.89112 votes

Rank #11,525 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo World Power takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kenzo World Power
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sakura Imperial
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzo World Power4/7

Sakura Imperial3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kenzo World PowerKenzo

Sakura ImperialAnthologie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,368 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerKenzo World PowerRating 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

34%Love

29%Like

22%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerKenzo World PowerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySakura Imperial

SillageKenzo World Power

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value47

Category winnerKenzo World PowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

salty83%

woody74%

amber65%

sweet56%

floral100%

fruity83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

woody30%

Scent match21%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

ChamomileCypressItalian LemonBlack Pepper

Heart

Japanese Cherry BlossomApple Tree BlossomBlack Currant BlossomJasmine

Base

Raspberry BloomTonka BeanSandalwood

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–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall40

Winter14

Day100

Night27

Category winnerSakura ImperialMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Men6

Unisex38

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,646

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,525

PerfumerLucien Ferrero

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSakura ImperialHigher 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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Sakura Imperial is a calm, airy cherry blossom fragrance built around chamomile, soft spring florals, gentle fruit, and a creamy sandalwood-tonka base. Reviewers often describe it as clean, fresh, breezy, and easy to wear, with a noticeable spring mood rather than a heavy floral statement. It suits people who want a t…

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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 Sakura Imperial?

Kenzo World Power takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo World Power is rated 3.86/5 from 1,368 votes; Sakura Imperial is rated 3.89/5 from 112 votes. Choose Kenzo World Power for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sakura Imperial for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo World Power or Sakura Imperial?

Sakura Imperial lasts longest (Sakura Imperial 76/100, Kenzo World Power 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo World Power or Sakura Imperial?

Projection is very close: Kenzo World Power 64/100, Sakura Imperial 62/100 for sillage.

Do Kenzo World Power and Sakura Imperial smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress and Tonka Bean.

Is Kenzo World Power or Sakura Imperial better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kenzo World Power and Sakura Imperial?

Kenzo World Power has top notes of Cypress, heart notes of Sea Salt, a base of Tonka Bean. Sakura Imperial has top notes of Chamomile, Cypress, Italian Lemon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Japanese Cherry Blossom, Apple Tree Blossom, Black Currant Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry Bloom, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.