Fragrance comparison

Acqua Zenzero vs Indian Wood 11.1

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 224 ratings analysed

5 wins

Acqua Zenzero

Laurent Mazzone Parfums

4.0475 votes

Rank #16,588 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Indian Wood 11.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.54149 votes

Rank #34,678 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua Zenzero takes 5 of 7 categories.

Acqua Zenzero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Indian Wood 11.1
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Acqua Zenzero5/7

Indian Wood 11.12/7

Ratings & consensus: Acqua Zenzero
Community sentiment: Acqua Zenzero
Longevity: Indian Wood 11.1
Sillage & projection: Indian Wood 11.1
Value for money: Acqua Zenzero
Versatility: Acqua Zenzero
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua Zenzero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua ZenzeroLaurent Mazzone Parfums

Indian Wood 11.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 50%

3.54/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerAcqua ZenzeroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

25%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerAcqua ZenzeroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIndian Wood 11.1

SillageIndian Wood 11.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAcqua ZenzeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

fresh80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

coconut84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerCardamomPepperwood or Hercules Club

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodJasmineNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMossMusk

Notes

SandalwoodCoconut MilkLemon ZestPeppermintMossVetiverNutmegCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood, Nutmeg and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Acqua Zenzero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall18

Winter3

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAcqua ZenzeroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex65

Women13

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 15%Party 8%

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,588

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#34,678

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua ZenzeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua Zenzero by Laurent Mazzone Parfums centers on a burst of zesty grated ginger, crushed cardamom pods, and brisk pepperwood that feels as invigorating as a chilled citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial sharp spark settles, the scent reveals smooth milky sandalwood, a pinch of dry nutmeg, and an airy hint …

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Indian Wood 11.1 opens with a sharp burst of peppermint and lemon zest, quickly transitioning into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cardamom. A smooth base of coconut milk and sandalwood softens the aromatic bite, creating a balanced, woody-spicy skin scent. It is an excellent choice for cool spring mornings and casu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua Zenzero or Indian Wood 11.1?

Acqua Zenzero takes 5 of 7 categories. Acqua Zenzero is rated 4.04/5 from 75 votes; Indian Wood 11.1 is rated 3.54/5 from 149 votes. Choose Acqua Zenzero for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Indian Wood 11.1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acqua Zenzero or Indian Wood 11.1?

Indian Wood 11.1 lasts longest (Indian Wood 11.1 56/100, Acqua Zenzero 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua Zenzero or Indian Wood 11.1?

Indian Wood 11.1 projects furthest (Indian Wood 11.1 61/100, Acqua Zenzero 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua Zenzero and Indian Wood 11.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is Acqua Zenzero or Indian Wood 11.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua Zenzero is the stronger pick. For winter, Indian Wood 11.1 is the stronger pick. Acqua Zenzero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua Zenzero and Indian Wood 11.1?

Acqua Zenzero has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom and Pepperwood or Hercules Club, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Musk. Indian Wood 11.1 features Sandalwood, Coconut Milk, Lemon Zest, Peppermint and Moss.