Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 229 ratings analysed

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zanzibar

Mahogany

3.90174 votes

Rank #11,653 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zanzibar takes 4 of 7 categories.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

#2 citrus/basil3/7

Zanzibar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Zanzibar
Community sentiment: #2 citrus/basil
Longevity: Zanzibar
Sillage & projection: Zanzibar
Value for money: #2 citrus/basil
Versatility: #2 citrus/basil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zanzibar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

ZanzibarMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

3.90/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerZanzibarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

Category winner#2 citrus/basilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityZanzibar

SillageZanzibar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value67

Category winner#2 citrus/basilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

green60%

white floral50%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusBasil

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Orange Blossom

Base1 to 2 hours

Musk

Top

AldehydesPetitgrainMandarin OrangeFreesiaBasil

Heart

CarnationMarigoldRoseOrange BlossomJasmineCorianderLily

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBasil, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for #2 citrus/basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night16

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner#2 citrus/basilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerZanzibarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#2 citrus/basil by Dilís Parfum delivers an uplifting burst of sunlit refreshment designed for warm, casual days. The opening centers on vibrant citrus accents of ripe lemon, juicy orange, and sweet mandarin paired immediately with green, aromatic basil. This sharp herbal snap balances the juicy fruit pulp without let…

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Zanzibar by Mahogany is a vintage-style floral fragrance for women that relies heavily on aldehydes and a classic white floral blend. It opens with sharp, green citrus notes before settling into a powdery, carnation-heavy heart on a base of warm sandalwood and vanilla. It is a nostalgic scent best worn in crisp autumn…

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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, #2 citrus/basil or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar takes 4 of 7 categories. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Zanzibar is rated 3.90/5 from 174 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zanzibar for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, #2 citrus/basil or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar lasts longest (Zanzibar 69/100, #2 citrus/basil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 citrus/basil or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar projects furthest (Zanzibar 63/100, #2 citrus/basil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Zanzibar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is #2 citrus/basil or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

For summer, #2 citrus/basil is the stronger pick. For winter, Zanzibar is the stronger pick. #2 citrus/basil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 citrus/basil and Zanzibar?

#2 citrus/basil has top notes of Citrus and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Zanzibar has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.