Fragrance comparison

Michael Kors vs Kiss

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,185 ratings analysed

5 wins

Michael Kors

3.82814 votes

Rank #7,933 White FloralFloral

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Kiss

Rihanna

3.68371 votes

Rank #15,507 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael Kors takes 5 of 7 categories.

Michael Kors
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Kiss
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Michael Kors5/7

Kiss2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael KorsMichael Kors

KissRihanna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 814 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerMichael KorsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

709 votes

28%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

357 votes

Category winnerKissMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMichael Kors

SillageMichael Kors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value77

Category winnerKissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

tuberose84%

animalic77%

musky69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaChinese OsmanthusIncense

Heart

TuberoseLilyPeonyOrris Root

Base

MuskCashmere WoodTahitian Vetiver

Top

PlumFreesiaNeroli

Heart

GardeniaPeonyOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodMuskAmbergrisCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peony, Musk and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMichael KorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#15,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMichael KorsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Kors is a bold white floral built around creamy tuberose, soft musk and a slightly spicy, animalic warmth. It opens bright with freesia and osmanthus, then settles into a rich bouquet that feels lush, tropical and unmistakably full-bodied. This is better for shoppers who enjoy classic statement florals than sh…

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Kiss by Rihanna is a soft white floral with a juicy plum opening, a clean bouquet of gardenia, peony and orange blossom, and a musky vanilla-wood base. It reads feminine, smooth and slightly sweet rather than loud. On skin, it usually feels like an easy spring floral with moderate presence and a gentle creamy finish. …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Michael Kors or Kiss?

Michael Kors takes 5 of 7 categories. Michael Kors is rated 3.82/5 from 814 votes; Kiss is rated 3.68/5 from 371 votes. Choose Michael Kors for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Kiss for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Michael Kors or Kiss?

Michael Kors lasts longest (Michael Kors 71/100, Kiss 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Kors or Kiss?

Michael Kors projects furthest (Michael Kors 67/100, Kiss 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael Kors and Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peony, Musk and Cashmere Wood.

Is Michael Kors or Kiss better for summer or winter?

For summer, Michael Kors is the stronger pick. For winter, Michael Kors is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michael Kors and Kiss?

Michael Kors has top notes of Freesia, Chinese Osmanthus and Incense, heart notes of Tuberose, Lily, Peony and Orris Root, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Tahitian Vetiver. Kiss has top notes of Plum, Freesia and Neroli, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Ambergris.