87B EN-LAI vs Zen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen takes 1 of 1 categories.
87B EN-LAIChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
ZenChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
87B EN-LAI0/1
Zen1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
87B EN-LAIAHRESZenShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.07/ 5 · 5,661 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
38%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
5,661 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
floral69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral84%
patchouli77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleBergamotFreesiaLemonThyme
Heart
LavenderVanillaJasmineCypressPine
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmberwood
Top
GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose
Heart
FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Freesia and Pine. 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
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#77,164
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,749
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot87B EN-LAI reads as a bright woody aromatic with a crisp citrus opening, green herbs, and a softer floral heart. Pineapple, bergamot, lemon, and thyme give it lift early on, while lavender, cypress, pine, and sandalwood keep it clean, dry, and quietly polished. The vanilla and musk look restrained rather than dessert-…
Reviews →Shiseido Zen opens with a sharp, fizzy splash of grapefruit and pineapple that feels bright and energetic. As it settles, the initial citrus bite softens into a clean floral heart dominated by freesia and red apple. It carries a breezy, watery texture rather than a heavy sweetness, making it particularly refreshing du…
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.
Do 87B EN-LAI and Zen smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Freesia and Pine.
Is 87B EN-LAI or Zen better for summer or winter?
87B EN-LAI suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 87B EN-LAI and Zen?
87B EN-LAI has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Freesia and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vanilla, Jasmine and Cypress, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amberwood. Zen has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Amber.
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