173 Candy vs Zen Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
173 Candy takes 6 of 7 categories.
173 CandyChoose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Zen Eau de ParfumChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
173 Candy6/7
Zen Eau de Parfum1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 173 Candy
- Community sentiment
- 173 Candy
- Longevity
- 173 Candy
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- 173 Candy
- Versatility
- 173 Candy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 173 Candy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
173 CandyMichael Malul LondonZen Eau de ParfumShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 249 votes
Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%
Category winner173 CandyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
128 votes
30%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
249 votes
Category winner173 CandyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity173 Candy
SillageZen Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner173 CandyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
floral92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
floral100%
white floral91%
citrus83%
powdery74%
tuberose65%
sweet56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceCitruses
Heart
JasmineFreesiaRose
Base
VanillaAmberWoody NotesMusk
Top
FreesiaCitrusesLimeLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
Almond BlossomLotusTuberoseMimosaJasmineRose
Base
MuskVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose. 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
Winter77
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winner173 CandyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,861
PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Roger Howell
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,740
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner173 CandyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot173 Candy is a sweet fruity floral with a soft musky amber base. The quince and citrus opening gives it a bright, juicy lift, then jasmine, freesia, and rose smooth it into a powdery vanilla finish that reads feminine and easy to wear. It suits shoppers who want a playful floral gourmand without heavy syrup. The overa…
Reviews →Shiseido Zen Eau de Parfum 2010 opens with a crisp burst of tart freesia and bright lime. Unlike the golden cube of the original version, this purple-bottled limited edition leans heavily into a cool floral structure that feels refreshing on hot summer nights. As the scent warms on your skin, the sharp citrus edge shi…
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, 173 Candy or Zen Eau de Parfum?
173 Candy takes 6 of 7 categories. 173 Candy is rated 4.24/5 from 128 votes; Zen Eau de Parfum is rated 3.86/5 from 249 votes. Choose 173 Candy for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Zen Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 173 Candy or Zen Eau de Parfum?
173 Candy lasts longest (173 Candy 63/100, Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 173 Candy or Zen Eau de Parfum?
Zen Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100, 173 Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 173 Candy and Zen Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose.
Is 173 Candy or Zen Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, 173 Candy is the stronger pick. For winter, 173 Candy is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 173 Candy and Zen Eau de Parfum?
173 Candy has top notes of Quince and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes and Musk. Zen Eau de Parfum has top notes of Freesia, Citruses, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Lotus, Tuberose and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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