Power vs Irth
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
9%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irth takes 7 of 7 categories.
PowerChoose it for a floral and aromatic character. Best in spring.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Power0/7
Irth7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Irth
- Community sentiment
- Irth
- Longevity
- Irth
- Sillage & projection
- Irth
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- Irth
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Irth
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PowerKenzoIrthNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 1,623 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
1,623 votes
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIrth
SillageIrth
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
woody61%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
Scent match9%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when knownTop
CorianderCardamonBergamot
Heart
Flowers
Base
Tolu BalsamLabdanumCedar
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIrthMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,644
PerfumerOlivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenzo 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…
Reviews →Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
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, Power or Irth?
Irth takes 7 of 7 categories. Power is rated 4.18/5 from 1,623 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Power for a floral and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Power or Irth?
Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Power 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Power or Irth?
Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Power 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Power and Irth smell similar?
Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords.
Is Power or Irth better for summer or winter?
For summer, Power is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Power and Irth?
Power has top notes of Coriander, Cardamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.
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