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Kenzy vs Varens Sweet Grenade Passion

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

Updated 340 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzy takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Kenzy

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Varens Sweet Grenade Passion

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kenzy6/7
Varens Sweet Grenade Passion1/7
Ratings & consensus
Kenzy
Community sentiment
Kenzy
Longevity
Kenzy
Sillage & projection
Kenzy
Value for money
Kenzy
Versatility
Varens Sweet Grenade Passion
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kenzy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KenzySwiss Arabian
Varens Sweet Grenade PassionUlric de Varens
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%
3.78/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerKenzyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate

225 votes

24%Love
42%Like
22%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerKenzyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity44
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityKenzy

SillageKenzy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price value83
Category winnerKenzyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet91%
citrus83%
woody74%
powdery65%
musky56%
sweet100%
fruity88%
woody77%
tropical65%
vanilla53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
GrapesPomegranateFigApricot
Base
MuskVanillaAmber
Top15-30 mins
PomegranateOrange
Heart1-2 hrs
PassionfruitRose Petals
Base2-4 hrs
SugarApricotMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Pomegranate, Apricot and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Grenade Passion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer85
Fall69
Winter41
Day100
Night21
Category winnerVarens Sweet Grenade PassionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex46
Women44
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Casual 48%Party 19%Work 18%Date 15%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#28,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKenzyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenzy by Swiss Arabian is a polarizing, fruit-forward scent for those who enjoy bold sweetness. It opens with zesty citrus before settling into a deep, syrupy blend of grapes, pomegranate, and apricot over a musky amber base. Best suited for casual wear in mild spring weather, it offers a distinct, playful profile tha…

Reviews →

Varens Sweet Grenade Passion by Ulric de Varens opens with a bright flash of tart pomegranate and juicy sweet orange. You get an immediate hit of sugared fruit candy. It smells playful, tangy, and unapologetically sweet. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down to reveal exotic passionfruit and soft rose petals …

Reviews →
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, Kenzy or Varens Sweet Grenade Passion?

Kenzy takes 6 of 7 categories. Kenzy is rated 3.95/5 from 254 votes; Varens Sweet Grenade Passion is rated 3.78/5 from 86 votes. Choose Kenzy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Varens Sweet Grenade Passion for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzy or Varens Sweet Grenade Passion?

Kenzy lasts longest (Kenzy 68/100, Varens Sweet Grenade Passion 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzy or Varens Sweet Grenade Passion?

Kenzy projects furthest (Kenzy 62/100, Varens Sweet Grenade Passion 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzy and Varens Sweet Grenade Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Pomegranate, Apricot and Musk.

Is Kenzy or Varens Sweet Grenade Passion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Sweet Grenade Passion is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzy is the stronger pick. Varens Sweet Grenade Passion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kenzy and Varens Sweet Grenade Passion?

Kenzy has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Grapes, Pomegranate, Fig and Apricot, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Varens Sweet Grenade Passion has top notes of Pomegranate and Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Rose Petals, a base of Sugar, Apricot and Musk.

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