Fragrance comparison

Lavish vs Kenzo pour Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,982 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lavish

Boadicea the Victorious

4.52117 votes

Rank #5,042 WoodyCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #23,242 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lavish
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Lavish6/7

Kenzo pour Homme1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavishBoadicea the Victorious

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerLavishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

Category winnerLavishMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLavish

SillageLavish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value61

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

earthy44%

powdery30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OrangeNutmegRose

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall67

Winter36

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLavishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#23,242

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLavishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavish by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a crisp burst of lemon and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of nutmeg, orange, and subtle rose. Its dry-down rests on a dry vetiver base supported by cedarwood and amber. Designed for warm spring mornings and formal office settings, it offers a polished option for…

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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, Lavish or Kenzo pour Homme?

Lavish takes 6 of 7 categories. Lavish is rated 4.52/5 from 117 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes. Choose Lavish for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lavish or Kenzo pour Homme?

Lavish lasts longest (Lavish 80/100, Kenzo pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavish or Kenzo pour Homme?

Projection is very close: Lavish 63/100, Kenzo pour Homme 61/100 for sillage.

Do Lavish and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Rose.

Is Lavish or Kenzo pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lavish is the stronger pick. For winter, Lavish is the stronger pick. Lavish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavish and Kenzo pour Homme?

Lavish has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. 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.