Fragrance comparison

Prevail vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,005 ratings analysed

3 wins

Prevail

Mad Parfumeur

5.001 votes

Rank #52,806 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,856 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prevail takes 3 of 4 categories.

Prevail
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Prevail3/4

Kenzo1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prevail
Sillage & projection: Prevail
Value for money: Prevail
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

PrevailMad Parfumeur

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%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

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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPrevail

SillagePrevail

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPrevailBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

sweet80%

yellow floral70%

tuberose60%

woody50%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberose

Base

CedarwoodMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,856

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prevail opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and sweet orange blossom, cutting through warm spring air. As the citrus settles, creamy tuberose and yellow ylang-ylang take over the mid notes. The base lingers for hours on skin with sandalwood, white musk, and a soft touch of vanilla. Designed for women who want…

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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…

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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, Prevail or Kenzo?

Prevail takes 3 of 4 categories. Prevail is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Prevail for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Prevail or Kenzo?

Prevail lasts longest (Prevail 100/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prevail or Kenzo?

Prevail projects furthest (Prevail 100/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prevail and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

What are the notes in Prevail and Kenzo?

Prevail has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood 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.