89%
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Power Cologne Cologne bottle Power Cologne
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2009 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum bottle 9.0 Zara

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Power Cologne Cologne
Kenzo Power Cologne is a surprisingly divisive scent that some hail as a masterpiece, while others dismiss it as smelling like body odour. It’s a clean yet spicy floral-aromatic that, despite its name, performs admirably for a cologne.
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Our Verdict - 9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum
A legendary cheapie, oft-compared to high-end designer fragrances, 9.0 Zara is a crowd-pleaser and absolute steal for its price. Prepare for heartbreak though, as Zara's fickle release schedule means it's frequently discontinued. If you spot a bottle, snap it up.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 12%
Floral 9% 12%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 13% 11%
Sweet 9% 10%
Warm 30% 29%
Woody 16% 27%
Earthy 8% 14%
Animalic 0% 2%
Fresh 17% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Power Cologne Cologne
9.0 Zara EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 29% vs 35%
Only in Power Cologne Cologne
Lemon Verbena 41% Cardamom 29%
Only in 9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum
Juniper 33% Coriander 31%
Shared Notes
Pepper 38% vs 25%
Only in Power Cologne Cologne
Geranium 33% Coriander 29%
Only in 9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum
Iris 44% Cardamom 30%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 26% vs 27%
Cedar 25% vs 32%
Only in Power Cologne Cologne
Tolu Balsam 49%
Only in 9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum
Amber 40%

Accords

Power Cologne Cologne 9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
97%
Iris
100%
60%
Woody
88%
87%
Fresh Spicy
76%
58%
Powdery
84%
83%
Warm Spicy
72%
79%
Citrus
52%
61%
Amber
67%
Earthy
66%
52%
Herbal
47%
Sweet
Aromatic shared
100%
97%
100%
Woody shared
60%
88%
Fresh Spicy shared
87%
76%
Powdery shared
58%
84%
Warm Spicy shared
83%
72%
Citrus shared
79%
52%
Amber shared
61%
67%
66%
52%
47%

Performance

Power Cologne Cologne 9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Power Cologne Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its blend of freshness and subtle spices makes it versatile for office and casual wear. The moderate sillage and decent longevity for a 'cologne' ensure it's not overpowering, yet still present enough for most occasions.

9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and sophisticated iris-led profile make it ideal for dates and formal events. While suitable for casual wear, some find its slightly seductive nature a bit much for a conservative office environment, though it’s not an aggressive scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Powdery accords and Pepper, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Power Cologne Cologne
9.0 Zara Eau de Parfum
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