Mademoiselle vs Kenzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kenzo takes 2 of 3 categories.
MademoiselleChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mademoiselle1/3
Kenzo2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kenzo
- Sillage & projection
- Mademoiselle
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kenzo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MademoiselleLe ParfumeurKenzoKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,004 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKenzo
SillageMademoiselle
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
AppleJasmineOrange BlossomPlum
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaAmberWoody Notes
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,368
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#24,964
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMademoiselle by Le Parfumeur is an easygoing floral fruity eau de parfum built around bright orchard fruits, sunlit blossoms, and a comforting base. The scent opens with a lively splash of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange that instantly clears the air. As the initial zest settles, succulent apple and ripe plum…
Reviews →Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Mademoiselle or Kenzo?
Kenzo takes 2 of 3 categories. Mademoiselle is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Mademoiselle for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Mademoiselle or Kenzo?
Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Mademoiselle 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mademoiselle or Kenzo?
Mademoiselle projects furthest (Mademoiselle 75/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mademoiselle and Kenzo smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.
Is Mademoiselle or Kenzo better for summer or winter?
Mademoiselle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mademoiselle and Kenzo?
Mademoiselle has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apple, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Plum, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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