Fragrance comparison

River vs Kenzo pour Homme

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3,886 ratings analysed

River

Denim

4.0021 votes

Rank #55,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #24,149 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

River
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

River1/5

Kenzo pour Homme4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RiverDenim

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKenzo pour Homme

SillageKenzo pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

herbal65%

earthy53%

lavender42%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSageNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedar

Top

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Sage and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for River, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,149

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim River kicks off with an unapologetic splash of sharp lemon, crisp bergamot, and crushed lemon verbena. The citrus hits hard. It does not disguise its vintage barbershop roots. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing alcohol lift clears, letting clean lavender and herbal sage step forward. A pinch of dry nutmeg adds …

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Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, River or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. River is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes. Choose River for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, River or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme lasts longest (Kenzo pour Homme 71/100, River 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, River or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme projects furthest (Kenzo pour Homme 61/100, River 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do River and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Sage and Nutmeg.

Is River or Kenzo pour Homme better for summer or winter?

River suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in River and Kenzo pour Homme?

River has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.