Best Power by Kenzo Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Power by Kenzo is a woody spicy fragrance blending fresh coriander and cardamom with bright bergamot and floral jasmine. Its warm base combines tolu balm, labdanum and cedarwood, creating a resinous, slightly balsamic depth. Those drawn to Power will find interest in scents that balance aromatic spices with woody and resinous undertones, especially where cardamom, coriander or cedarwood feature prominently.
Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne £235.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- coriander
- hemlock
- jasmine
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
This is a one-of-a-kind mix of musky jasmine and balsamic black hemlock. It's a perfume formed of echoes: the summery echo of jasmine bouncing off cool hemlock, the smoky echo of sandalwood vibrating against spices, and many more.
Ormonde Man by Ormonde Jayne £235.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- coriander
- hemlock
- oud
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Ormonde Man, a most sophisticated fragrance, despite its unconventional ingredients. Complex and full of character, sultry and mystical, the fragrance exudes soft woody notes, but it is the infusion of Oudh oil, the world’s most prized essence since time immemorial, that sets it apart, elevating the scent to one of true distinction.
Spezie by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00
- Key notes:
- bay
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- coriander
- cypress
- rosemary
- sage
- tomato leaves
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- spicy
The green, relaxing scents of the Tuscan countryside blend with the liveliness of exotic spices. Cypress and Cinnamon, Bay and Pepper, Tomato and Cardamom leaves all dance together to create a rich, fresh, unique fragrance.
White by Comme Des Garcons £100.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cloves
- coriander
- lily-of-the-valley
- marigold
- nutmeg
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.
Laetitia by Rance 1795 £120.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- nutmeg
- rose
- tangerine
- tolu balm
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
A voluptuous amber built around the formidable floral trio of magnolia, peony and Bulgarian rose. Adding spice to the headiness is nutmeg and cardamom, and the lusciousness is heightened by a custardy vanilla, with a playful wink of tangerine. Tender orange blossom further encourages the decadence. Laetitia features millesimé notes: like in fine wines and liqueurs, these are the extracts obtained from the best years of production.
Sakura by Ormonde Jayne £195.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- cherry blossom
- coriander
- mandarin
- pink pepper
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
Opening with sparkling notes of lime and mandarin tempered with pink pepper and a green accord, delicate cherry blossom with soft almond aromas enhanced with powdery violets and creamy vanilla. Elusive elegance, realising the power of subtlety, radiating an inner confidence - to be worn with an innate love of understated good taste.
Concrete by Comme Des Garcons £160.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- carnation
- chypre
- cloves
- jasmine
- rose oxide
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
- woody
This monster of an “anti-perfume” is simultaneously clean and dense, the olfactory interpretation of the building material. Aptly encased in a grey concrete bottle, this eau de parfum is an astonishingly diffusive blend of sandalwood, rose and spices, with a powerful smoothness that mimics the material's satisfying surface.
005 Riviera Absolue by Bon Parfumeur £185.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- black tea
- cardamom
- ginger
- neroli
- tomato leaves
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- marine
The Riviera. The Mediterranean fills the horizon. You’re driving along a coastal road with the roof down, feeling free. In this extrait, lemon caviar, zesty ginger and icy cardamom puts jut in your strut, while tomato leaf, neroli and black tea summons an aromatic dance. Frankincense and cypriol offer shade in the sunshine.
Perfumer: Paul Guerlain
Extreme Niche by SweDoft £135.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- cardamom
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
Swedoft shade an overdose of juicy bergamot with a surprising choice of a drop of smoky oud. The effect is a sensation of cleanness but as if you washed your skin with tar soap.
Fiore di Cotone by Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561 £150.00
- Key notes:
- artemisia
- bergamot
- cardamom
- sandalwood
- thyme
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- spicy
"Fiore di cotone" is an Italian expression for "cotton flower", used to describe a fresh, clean scent. This EdP is powdery and green, thanks to the interplay of lavender with musk and bergamot. Artemisia lends a subtly herbaceous and bitter edge, putting a little starch in this smell of freshly-washed sheets.
About Power by Kenzo
- How does Power by Kenzo differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Power combines a woody spicy accord with a warm, balsamic base of tolu balm and labdanum that is not fully replicated in these fragrances. While many share cardamom and coriander, Power’s balance with bergamot, jasmine and cedarwood creates a distinctive resinous character.
- Which notes in Power create its woody spicy character?
- The woody spicy character of Power comes from coriander and cardamom as the main spices, bergamot adding brightness, jasmine providing floral depth, and a base of tolu balm, labdanum and cedarwood giving warmth and resinous woodiness.
- Are any of these fragrances suitable for someone who prefers fresh or clean scents?
- Yes, fragrances like Support, Spezie, Sakura, and 005 Riviera Absolue incorporate fresh herbal and citrus elements alongside cardamom and coriander, offering cleaner and fresher interpretations within the woody spicy category.









