Fragrance comparison

Power vs Chypre 1980

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,625 ratings analysed

3 wins

Power

Kenzo

4.181,623 votes

Rank #26,644 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Chypre 1980

YanFroloff

4.002 votes

Rank #64,183 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Power takes 3 of 3 categories.

Power
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Chypre 1980
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Power3/3

Chypre 19800/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PowerKenzo

Chypre 1980YanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,623 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,623 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPower

SillagePower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCardamonBergamot

Heart

Flowers

Base

Tolu BalsamLabdanumCedar

Notes

Black CurrantBergamotCorianderTolu BalsamOakmossLabdanumSandalwoodCedarVanillaPatchouliGingerIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Chypre 1980, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex58

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,644

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,183

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenzo Power by Kenzo is a woody spicy fragrance crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge in 2008. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, green coriander, and warm cardamom. At its center lies an abstract floral heart that gives the fragrance a clean, powdery texture. The base settles into ambery labdanum, cedar, and…

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YanFroloff Chypre 1980 brings back the bold, mossy character of retro perfumery in an accessible modern format. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of juicy black currant and bright bergamot, quickly spiced up by crushed coriander and fresh ginger root. As the initial zest settles, powdery iris and creamy ylang-yla…

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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, Power or Chypre 1980?

Power takes 3 of 3 categories. Power is rated 4.18/5 from 1,623 votes; Chypre 1980 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Power for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Chypre 1980 for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Power or Chypre 1980?

Power lasts longest (Power 65/100, Chypre 1980 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Power or Chypre 1980?

Power projects furthest (Power 56/100, Chypre 1980 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Power and Chypre 1980 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum.

Is Power or Chypre 1980 better for summer or winter?

Chypre 1980 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Power and Chypre 1980?

Power has top notes of Coriander, Cardamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Chypre 1980 features Black Currant, Bergamot, Coriander, Tolu Balsam and Oakmoss.