Fragrance comparison

Philea Man vs Summer by Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,523 ratings analysed

Philea Man

Philea

5.001 votes

Rank #52,964 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer by Kenzo

Kenzo

3.981,522 votes

Rank #2,085 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer by Kenzo takes 3 of 3 categories.

Philea Man
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer by Kenzo
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Philea Man0/3

Summer by Kenzo3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Philea ManPhilea

Summer by KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.98/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

36%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

1,522 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySummer by Kenzo

SillageSummer by Kenzo

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

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

green61%

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamotOzonic notes

Heart

Floral NotesJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesGreen Notes

Base

Woody NotesMuskCypressAmber

Top

CitrusesLemonBergamot

Heart

MimosaAlmond MilkLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaVioletJasmine

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews135

Category winnerSummer by KenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Philea Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter citrus notes, sliced through by crisp ozonic air. The initial blast feels cool and airy, like morning wind over open water. Within twenty minutes, sweet jasmine and pale lily-of-the-valley soften the high-pitched opening, bringing a clean, watery greenness to …

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Alberto Morillas created Summer by Kenzo in 2005 as a sun-warmed floral dominated by golden mimosa, almond milk, and bergamot. The scent opens with bright citrus that quickly gives way to a creamy, lotion-like floral heart of violet, freesia, and lily-of-the-valley. As it dries down, cedar, amber, and musk create a sk…

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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, Philea Man or Summer by Kenzo?

Summer by Kenzo takes 3 of 3 categories. Philea Man is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Summer by Kenzo is rated 3.98/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose Philea Man for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer by Kenzo for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Philea Man or Summer by Kenzo?

Summer by Kenzo lasts longest (Summer by Kenzo 65/100, Philea Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Philea Man or Summer by Kenzo?

Summer by Kenzo projects furthest (Summer by Kenzo 59/100, Philea Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Philea Man and Summer by Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Philea Man or Summer by Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Philea Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Philea Man and Summer by Kenzo?

Philea Man has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Floral Notes, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cypress and Amber. Summer by Kenzo has top notes of Citruses, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Almond Milk, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Styrax.