Fragrance comparison

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme vs Vanitas

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,162 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.11452 votes

Rank #25,595 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme4/7

Vanitas2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme
Community sentiment: L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme
Longevity: Vanitas
Sillage & projection: Vanitas
Value for money: L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour HommeKenzo

VanitasVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 452 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

452 votes

27%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

Category winnerL'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVanitas

SillageVanitas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value54

Category winnerL'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

conifer69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGinger

Heart

Corianderelemi

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarTonka BeanLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Vanitas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex18

Women2

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,595

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of lime accompanied by freshly grated ginger. As the bright citrus top recedes, coriander and resinous elemi create a warm, spicy heart that grounds the composition. The base settles into a mix of vetiver, Virginia cedar, and tonka bean, adding earthy wood…

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Versace Vanitas centers on a bright wash of zesty lime paired with clean tropical petals. The first spray releases a tart, sunlit citrus that cuts through morning air without any sugary stickiness. Within twenty minutes, creamy tiare flower and dewy freesia soften the edges into a pristine, white-petaled floral bouque…

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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, L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme or Vanitas?

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme is rated 4.11/5 from 452 votes; Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes. Choose L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme or Vanitas?

Vanitas lasts longest (Vanitas 63/100, L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme or Vanitas?

Vanitas projects furthest (Vanitas 58/100, L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme and Vanitas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

Is L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme or Vanitas better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme is the stronger pick. Vanitas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme and Vanitas?

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme has top notes of Lime and Ginger, heart notes of Coriander and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.