Only Love vs Kenzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories.
Only LoveChoose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Only Love2/5
Kenzo3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Kenzo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Only Love
- Sillage & projection
- Kenzo
- Value for money
- Only Love
- 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
Only LovePascal MorabitoKenzoKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%
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 hate27%Love
36%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 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
LongevityOnly Love
SillageKenzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOnly LoveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
patchouli92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
FruitsJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliAmberOakmossVanillaCaramel
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night50
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#61,301
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,817
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOnly Love opens with a burst of mandarin orange and sweet citrus that hits with bright energy. As the initial spray settles, orange blossom and white jasmine bring a clean floral weight to the heart. The base shifts rapidly toward dark patchouli, thick caramel, and warm amber, anchoring the sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss a…
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, Only Love or Kenzo?
Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories. Only Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Only Love for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Only Love or Kenzo?
They last about the same: Only Love 76/100, Kenzo 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Only Love or Kenzo?
Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Only Love 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Only Love and Kenzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.
Is Only Love or Kenzo better for summer or winter?
Only Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Only Love and Kenzo?
Only Love has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruits, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss 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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