Marilyn Miglin 112 vs Kenzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marilyn Miglin 112 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Marilyn Miglin 112Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Marilyn Miglin 1124/7
Kenzo3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kenzo
- Community sentiment
- Kenzo
- Longevity
- Kenzo
- Sillage & projection
- Marilyn Miglin 112
- Value for money
- Marilyn Miglin 112
- Versatility
- Marilyn Miglin 112
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marilyn Miglin 112
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marilyn Miglin 112Marilyn MiglinKenzoKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%
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 hate13%Love
66%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 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
Category winners
LongevityKenzo
SillageMarilyn Miglin 112
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody83%
tuberose65%
yellow floral48%
animalic30%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
JasmineYlang-Ylang
Heart2 to 4 hours
White LilyTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Marilyn Miglin 112, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer36
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,512
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#24,492
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarilyn Miglin 112 presents a bold, retro profile centered on white floral intensity and a warm woody foundation. The fragrance opens with sharp jasmine and sweet ylang-ylang, creating an immediate, crisp floral introduction that catches attention right away. As the scent settles, white lily, heady tuberose, and orang…
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
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Which is better, Marilyn Miglin 112 or Kenzo?
Marilyn Miglin 112 takes 4 of 7 categories. Marilyn Miglin 112 is rated 3.75/5 from 32 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Marilyn Miglin 112 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Marilyn Miglin 112 or Kenzo?
They last about the same: Kenzo 75/100, Marilyn Miglin 112 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Marilyn Miglin 112 or Kenzo?
Marilyn Miglin 112 projects furthest (Marilyn Miglin 112 73/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marilyn Miglin 112 and Kenzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.
Is Marilyn Miglin 112 or Kenzo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marilyn Miglin 112 is the stronger pick. For winter, Marilyn Miglin 112 is the stronger pick. Marilyn Miglin 112 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marilyn Miglin 112 and Kenzo?
Marilyn Miglin 112 has top notes of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of White Lily, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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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