Fragrance comparison

Wanderer vs Summer by Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,554 ratings analysed

Wanderer

Ajmal

3.6432 votes

Rank #20,321 CitrusMusky

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36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Summer by Kenzo

Kenzo

3.981,522 votes

Rank #2,085 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer by Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Wanderer
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer by Kenzo
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Wanderer2/7

Summer by Kenzo5/7

Ratings & consensus: Summer by Kenzo
Community sentiment: Summer by Kenzo
Longevity: Summer by Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Summer by Kenzo
Value for money: Wanderer
Versatility: Wanderer
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer by Kenzo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WandererAjmal

Summer by KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 56%Had 21%Want 23%

3.98/ 5 · 1,522 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerSummer by KenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

48%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

36%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

1,522 votes

Category winnerSummer by KenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySummer by Kenzo

SillageSummer by Kenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value52

Category winnerWandererBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

leather83%

fresh74%

animalic65%

powdery56%

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

MuskLeatherCedarAmber

Top

CitrusesLemonBergamot

Heart

MimosaAlmond MilkLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaVioletJasmine

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Musk. 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

Summer60

Fall47

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWandererMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews135

Category winnerSummer by KenzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Wanderer is a citrus first leather scent that stays clean rather than smoky. It opens bright and fresh, then turns airy and lightly floral (lily of the valley, freesia) before settling into musk, soft leather, dry cedar and a warm amber glow. It reads confidently masculine, easiest in daytime and mild weather, …

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Alberto Morillas created Summer by Kenzo in 2005 as a sun-warmed floral dominated by golden mimosa, almond milk, and bergamot. The scent opens with bright citrus that quickly gives way to a creamy, lotion-like floral heart of violet, freesia, and lily-of-the-valley. As it dries down, cedar, amber, and musk create a sk…

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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, Wanderer or Summer by Kenzo?

Summer by Kenzo takes 5 of 7 categories. Wanderer is rated 3.64/5 from 32 votes; Summer by Kenzo is rated 3.98/5 from 1,522 votes. Choose Wanderer for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer by Kenzo for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Wanderer or Summer by Kenzo?

They last about the same: Summer by Kenzo 65/100, Wanderer 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Wanderer or Summer by Kenzo?

Summer by Kenzo projects furthest (Summer by Kenzo 59/100, Wanderer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wanderer and Summer by Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Musk.

Is Wanderer or Summer by Kenzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wanderer and Summer by Kenzo?

Wanderer has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Leather, Cedar and Amber. Summer by Kenzo has top notes of Citruses, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Almond Milk, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Styrax.