Fragrance comparison

Magnifica vs Kenzo

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,155 ratings analysed

Magnifica

Furla

3.75151 votes

Rank #18,021 White FloralFruity

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,495 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magnifica
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Magnifica3/7

Kenzo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnificaFurla

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

52%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value52

Category winnerMagnificaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOrchidAmber

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex1

Women96

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,495

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnificaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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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…

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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, Magnifica or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Sandalwood.

Is Magnifica or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnifica and Kenzo?

Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber. 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.