Fragrance comparison

L'Haleine des Dieux vs Kenzo pour Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4,028 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Haleine des Dieux

Serge Lutens

4.00163 votes

Rank #8,818 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #23,810 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Haleine des Dieux takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Haleine des Dieux
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

L'Haleine des Dieux4/7

Kenzo pour Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo pour Homme
Community sentiment: L'Haleine des Dieux
Longevity: Kenzo pour Homme
Sillage & projection: L'Haleine des Dieux
Value for money: Kenzo pour Homme
Versatility: L'Haleine des Dieux
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Haleine des Dieux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Haleine des DieuxSerge Lutens

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKenzo pour Homme

SillageL'Haleine des Dieux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value61

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

woody77%

leather69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSageLeatherLabdanumVanillaBalsam FirMuskCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesAmber, Sage, Labdanum and Balsam Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#23,810

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Haleine des Dieux is a complex unisex fragrance from Serge Lutens that balances spicy, aromatic sage with a smooth, resinous amber base. It projects a sophisticated, powdery texture on the skin that feels intimate and cozy. Perfect for cooler weather, this scent offers an edgy, modern take on traditional amber compo…

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Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…

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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'Haleine des Dieux or Kenzo pour Homme?

L'Haleine des Dieux takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Haleine des Dieux is rated 4.00/5 from 163 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes. Choose L'Haleine des Dieux for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Haleine des Dieux or Kenzo pour Homme?

They last about the same: Kenzo pour Homme 71/100, L'Haleine des Dieux 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Haleine des Dieux or Kenzo pour Homme?

Projection is very close: L'Haleine des Dieux 62/100, Kenzo pour Homme 61/100 for sillage.

Do L'Haleine des Dieux and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Sage, Labdanum and Balsam Fir.

Is L'Haleine des Dieux or Kenzo pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Haleine des Dieux is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Haleine des Dieux is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Haleine des Dieux and Kenzo pour Homme?

L'Haleine des Dieux features Amber, Sage, Leather, Labdanum and Vanilla. Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.