Musc Patchouly vs Kenzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kenzo takes 3 of 4 categories.
Musc PatchoulyChoose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Musc Patchouly1/4
Kenzo3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kenzo
- Sillage & projection
- Kenzo
- Value for money
- Musc Patchouly
- 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
Musc PatchoulyAdopt ParfumsKenzoKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%
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 hate22%Love
67%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 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
SillageKenzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMusc PatchoulyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
patchouli92%
musky84%
woody77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomPeach
Base
PatchouliMusk
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,722
PerfumerDominique Monlun
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,817
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMusc Patchouly by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Peach; base notes are Patchouli and Musk.
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, Musc Patchouly or Kenzo?
Kenzo takes 3 of 4 categories. Musc Patchouly is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Musc Patchouly for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Musc Patchouly or Kenzo?
Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Musc Patchouly 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Musc Patchouly or Kenzo?
Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Musc Patchouly 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Musc Patchouly and Kenzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Peach.
Is Musc Patchouly or Kenzo better for summer or winter?
Musc Patchouly suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Musc Patchouly and Kenzo?
Musc Patchouly has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Patchouli and Musk. 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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