Fragrance comparison

The Female Boss vs Kenzo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,047 ratings analysed

The Female Boss

Tulisa Contostavlos

3.6743 votes

Rank #19,210 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,495 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Female Boss
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

The Female Boss3/7

Kenzo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Female BossTulisa Contostavlos

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 40%Had 25%Want 35%

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

33%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value52

Category winnerThe Female BossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesGardeniaFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskoak mossVanillePatchouliSandalwood

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSpices, Gardenia, Peach and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Female Boss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Female BossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Party 37%Date 30%Casual 23%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#23,495

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Female BossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Female Boss by Tulisa Contostavlos is an unexpected blast from the early 2010s celebrity scent boom. It kicks off with sharp freesia, pungent gardenia, and a sudden dusting of dry culinary spices. The opening can feel a little synthetic for the first five minutes. Give it time to settle. Soon, a milky peach note t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Female Boss or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. The Female Boss is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose The Female Boss for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Female Boss or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, The Female Boss 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Female Boss or Kenzo?

Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, The Female Boss 69/100 for sillage.

Do The Female Boss and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Spices, Gardenia, Peach and Jasmine.

Is The Female Boss or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Female Boss is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenzo is the stronger pick. The Female Boss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Female Boss and Kenzo?

The Female Boss has top notes of Spices, Gardenia and Freesia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, oak moss and Vanille. 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.