Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Zanzibar Summer

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Zanzibar Summer

Mahogany

4.008 votes

Rank #56,514 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zanzibar Summer
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

#2 citrus/basil2/4

Zanzibar Summer2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

Zanzibar SummerMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZanzibar Summer

SillageZanzibar Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value69

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%

floral92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

PetitgrainTangerineBasilFreesia

Heart

RoseCarnationMarigoldCorianderOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#2 citrus/basilHigher 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 Summer by Mahogany is a floral composition launched in 2020. The opening presents a bright mix of tangerine and petitgrain, leading into a dense floral heart of rose, jasmine, and orange blossom. The fragrance settles on a base of creamy vanilla and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for warm spring days…

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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 Summer?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Zanzibar Summer is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zanzibar Summer for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Zanzibar Summer lasts longest (Zanzibar Summer 67/100, #2 citrus/basil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Zanzibar Summer projects furthest (Zanzibar Summer 46/100, #2 citrus/basil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Zanzibar Summer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

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

#2 citrus/basil suits daytime wear; Zanzibar Summer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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