Kenzo is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Kenzo, released in 1988, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Kenzo: white floral, woody and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Kenzo?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Kenzo we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Ulric de Varens Varensia — 84% scent match

    Evokes the rich fruity-spicy character of Kenzo Kenzo, offering a warm and nostalgic embrace at a modest price.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and aromatic accords with Kenzo, opens on Mandarin Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 640 community ratings.

  2. Alfred Sung Sung — 81% scent match

    Shares a similarly complex floral and green arrangement reminiscent of classic vintage creations like Kenzo Kenzo.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and woody accords with Kenzo, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 971 community ratings.

  3. Thera Cosméticos Autentic — 79% scent match

    Channels a comparable vintage aroma profile with warm, spicy nuances close to Kenzo Kenzo.

    It shares its white floral, fruity and sweet accords with Kenzo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4 community ratings.

  4. Gale Hayman Delicious — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Brings a vibrant fruit-and-spice blend that lands in the same stylistic family as Kenzo Kenzo.

    It shares its powdery, white floral and woody accords with Kenzo, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 277 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Max Factor Le Jardin — 77% scent match — discontinued

    Delivers a traditional white floral bouquet that feels reminiscent of the floral heart of Kenzo Kenzo.

    It shares its white floral, woody and powdery accords with Kenzo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 452 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Kenzo dupe is cheapest?

Max Factor Le Jardin, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Kenzo.

Which Kenzo dupe lasts longest?

Thera Cosméticos Autentic, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Kenzo.

Which Kenzo dupe is closest to the original?

Ulric de Varens Varensia, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Kenzo dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ulric de Varens Varensia saves you about $60 a year against Kenzo. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Kenzo dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Thera Cosméticos Autentic (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

Kenzo notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.