Power vs Power Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
PowerChoose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Power CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Power3/7
Power Cologne3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Power Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Power Cologne
- Longevity
- Power
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Power Cologne
- Versatility
- Power
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Power
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PowerKenzoPower CologneKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 1,623 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 256 votes
Have 46%Had 21%Want 33%
Category winnerPower CologneRating 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
42%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
256 votes
Category winnerPower CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPower
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPower CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
citrus74%
amber65%
woody56%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderCardamonBergamot
Heart
Flowers
Base
Tolu BalsamLabdanumCedar
Top
Lemon VerbenaBergamotCardamon
Heart
Black PepperGeraniumCoriander
Base
Tolu BalsamVetyverVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamon, Bergamot and Tolu Balsam. Note 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPowerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,460
PerfumerOlivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,776
PerfumerOlivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPowerHigher 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 →Kenzo Power Cologne puts a green, botanical spin on the traditional summer citrus splash. Formulated by Olivier Polge in 2009, the opening hits skin with sour bergamot, crushed cardamom, and a dominant burst of lemon verbena. Rather than fading into thin air, the middle notes introduce crackling black pepper, crisp ge…
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 Power Cologne?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Power is rated 4.18/5 from 1,623 votes; Power Cologne is rated 4.24/5 from 256 votes. Choose Power for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Power Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Power or Power Cologne?
Power lasts longest (Power 65/100, Power Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Power or Power Cologne?
Projection is very close: Power 56/100, Power Cologne 56/100 for sillage.
Do Power and Power Cologne smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamon, Bergamot and Tolu Balsam.
Is Power or Power Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, Power is the stronger pick. For winter, Power is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Power and Power Cologne?
Power has top notes of Coriander, Cardamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Power Cologne has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Cardamon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Coriander, a base of Tolu Balsam, Vetyver and Virginia Cedar.
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