Fragrance comparison

Milena vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,027 ratings analysed

3 wins

Milena

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.5223 votes

Rank #22,094 White FloralCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,934 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Milena takes 3 of 5 categories.

Milena
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Milena3/5

Kenzo2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MilenaArd Al Zaafaran

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 51%Had 3%Want 46%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerMilenaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value52

Category winnerMilenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGreen AppleBergamotLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineLavenderRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberMusk

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer73

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#25,934

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMilenaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ard Al Zaafaran launched Milena in 2024 as a floral woody musk fragrance for women. The opening delivers a crisp burst of green apple, bergamot, lemon, and sweet orange blossom. As the top notes fade, a dense floral center emerges with jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, and herbal lavender. The base dries down into warm sand…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Milena or Kenzo?

Milena takes 3 of 5 categories. Milena is rated 4.52/5 from 23 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Milena for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Milena or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Milena 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milena or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Milena 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milena and Kenzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Milena or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Milena suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milena and Kenzo?

Milena has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lavender and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla 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.