Fragrance comparison

Nuage № 13 vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,006 ratings analysed

Nuage № 13

CIEL Parfum

4.502 votes

Rank #59,834 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,978 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 3 of 3 categories.

Nuage № 13
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Nuage № 130/3

Kenzo3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
Value for money: Not scored
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

Nuage № 13CIEL Parfum

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 21%Want 75%

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 hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PlumPomegranateMandarin OrangePink PepperSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersPeonyJasmineIrisTuberoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Nuage № 13, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,978

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nuage № 13 starts bright and snappy. Dark plum, sweet mandarin, and pomegranate burst out first, sharpened by a quick crack of pink pepper. Within twenty minutes, that sharp fruit punch softens into lush jasmine, tuberose, and powdery iris. The base settles into clean musk and creamy sandalwood sweetened with mild van…

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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, Nuage № 13 or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 3 of 3 categories. Nuage № 13 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Nuage № 13 for a white floral and fruity character. 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, Nuage № 13 or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Nuage № 13 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nuage № 13 or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Nuage № 13 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nuage № 13 and Kenzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Nuage № 13 or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Nuage № 13 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nuage № 13 and Kenzo?

Nuage № 13 has top notes of Plum, Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Flowers, Peony, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.