Fragrance comparison

Scirocco vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,030 ratings analysed

Scirocco

Roccobarocco

3.7326 votes

Rank #16,919 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,998 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Scirocco2/5

Kenzo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SciroccoRoccobarocco

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSciroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesBergamot

Heart

FlowersCedar

Base

AmberMusk

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSciroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scirocco by Roccobarocco is a woody spicy fragrance that captures the energy of the Mediterranean wind. Launched in 2015, this men's scent leads with bright bergamot and sharp spices before settling into a foundation of cedar, amber, and musk. It offers a straightforward, masculine profile for those seeking a crisp, e…

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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, Scirocco or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 3 of 5 categories. Scirocco is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Scirocco for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Scirocco or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Scirocco 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Scirocco 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scirocco and Kenzo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Amber and Musk.

Is Scirocco or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Scirocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scirocco and Kenzo?

Scirocco has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Flowers and Cedar, a base of Amber and Musk. 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.