Fragrance comparison

Sitar vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,026 ratings analysed

Sitar

O Boticário

4.2322 votes

Rank #50,364 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,978 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Sitar1/5

Kenzo4/5

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

SitarO Boticário

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 12%Had 46%Want 41%

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

45%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSitarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

tropical61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangePlumBamboo

Heart

FrangipaniOrange BlossomGardenia

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaCedar

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Plum, Orange Blossom and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer7

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

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#50,364

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,978

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sitar by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, crisp bergamot, and juicy dark plum, balanced immediately by the clean, dewy greenness of fresh bamboo. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy frangipani, sunny orange blossom, and smooth gardenia brings a warm, tropical floral feel…

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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, Sitar or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 4 of 5 categories. Sitar is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Sitar for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, 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, Sitar or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Sitar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sitar or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Sitar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sitar and Kenzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Plum, Orange Blossom and Gardenia.

Is Sitar or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

Sitar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sitar and Kenzo?

Sitar has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Plum and Bamboo, heart notes of Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk 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.