Fragrance comparison

Step On Earth vs Kenzo pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,908 ratings analysed

5 wins

Step On Earth

Mith

4.3043 votes

Rank #15,032 AromaticHerbal

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #26,319 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Step On Earth takes 5 of 7 categories.

Step On Earth
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Step On Earth5/7

Kenzo pour Homme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Step On EarthMith

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerStep On EarthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

Category winnerStep On EarthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKenzo pour Homme

SillageKenzo pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value61

Category winnerStep On EarthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageLemonPink PepperLavender

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverHayMuskAmberSandalwood

Top

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSage, Lemon, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Summer89

Fall93

Winter44

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStep On EarthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,032

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,319

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStep On EarthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Step On Earth is a clean, earthy aromatic built around lemon, pink pepper, sage, vetiver and musk. It opens slightly sharp, then settles into a soft woody, powdery, soapy skin scent with a dry hay-like texture. It suits someone who likes understated fragrance over loud projection. The mood is minimal, calm and a littl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Step On Earth or Kenzo pour Homme?

Step On Earth takes 5 of 7 categories. Step On Earth is rated 4.30/5 from 43 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes. Choose Step On Earth for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Step On Earth or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme lasts longest (Kenzo pour Homme 71/100, Step On Earth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Step On Earth or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme projects furthest (Kenzo pour Homme 61/100, Step On Earth 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Step On Earth and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Lemon, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Step On Earth or Kenzo pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Step On Earth is the stronger pick. For winter, Step On Earth is the stronger pick. Step On Earth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Step On Earth and Kenzo pour Homme?

Step On Earth has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Hay, Musk and Amber. 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.