Fragrance comparison

The One vs Kenzo

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

The One

Celuí

4.867 votes

Rank #31,413 MossyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #23,495 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The One
Choose it for a mossy and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The One2/4

Kenzo2/4

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

The OneCeluí

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityThe One

SillageThe One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value52

Category winnerKenzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mossy100%

earthy83%

amber65%

animalic48%

woody30%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbroxanCedarTobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossAmbergrisMarigold

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,495

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celuí The One opens with a bright flash of sweet gardenia, night jasmine, and crisp orange blossom petals. The floral burst is clean, not heavy or vintage. Within fifteen minutes, warm ambroxan sweeps forward alongside dry cedarwood and a faint trace of sweet tobacco leaf. The drydown reveals a velvety foundation of 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The One or Kenzo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The One is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose The One for a mossy and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The One or Kenzo?

The One lasts longest (The One 80/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The One or Kenzo?

The One projects furthest (The One 100/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The One and Kenzo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.

Is The One or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

The One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The One and Kenzo?

The One has top notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ambroxan, Cedar and Tobacco, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Marigold. 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.