Versus Uomo vs Kenzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.
Versus UomoChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
KenzoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Versus Uomo5/7
Kenzo2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Versus Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Versus Uomo
- Longevity
- Kenzo
- Sillage & projection
- Kenzo
- Value for money
- Versus Uomo
- Versatility
- Versus Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Versus UomoVersaceKenzoKenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%
4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
Category winnerVersus UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
499 votes
41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,004 votes
Category winnerVersus UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKenzo
SillageKenzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersus UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
white floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
Top
PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVersus UomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,015
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews112
Overall rank#25,998
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVersus UomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVersace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Versus Uomo or Kenzo?
Versus Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Versus Uomo or Kenzo?
They last about the same: Kenzo 75/100, Versus Uomo 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Versus Uomo or Kenzo?
Projection is very close: Kenzo 70/100, Versus Uomo 68/100 for sillage.
Do Versus Uomo and Kenzo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Carnation.
Is Versus Uomo or Kenzo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Versus Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Uomo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Versus Uomo and Kenzo?
Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood 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.
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