Fragrance comparison

Act 5 vs Zahee

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

Act 5

Pantomime

3.7851 votes

Rank #17,789 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zahee

Ajmal

3.7883 votes

Rank #25,167 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zahee takes 6 of 7 categories.

Act 5
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zahee
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Act 51/7

Zahee6/7

Ratings & consensus: Zahee
Community sentiment: Zahee
Longevity: Zahee
Sillage & projection: Zahee
Value for money: Zahee
Versatility: Zahee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Act 5

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Act 5Pantomime

ZaheeAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

3.78/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnerZaheeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

24%Like

29%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

30%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerZaheeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityZahee

SillageZahee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZaheeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic83%

balsamic65%

bitter48%

herbal30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

rose77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumBergamot

Heart

RosePatchouliJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Act 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter91

Day80

Night100

Category winnerZaheeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,789

PerfumerFredrik Dalman

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#25,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAct 5Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantomime Act 5 rethinks classic vetiver by stripping away heavy campfire smoke and muddy root mulch. The first spray releases a sharp, electric pop of raw galbanum and bitter grapefruit zest. It feels bracing. Crisp green pepper and crushed celery stems follow right behind, giving the opening a crisp, botanical snap.…

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Zahee is a green, woody floral built around galbanum and bergamot up top, then a rosy heart with jasmine and earthy patchouli. The dry down turns smoother and more grounded, with sandalwood, vetiver and musk giving it a clean, woody finish. If you enjoy aromatic green scents with a rose edge and a classic feel, this i…

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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, Act 5 or Zahee?

Zahee takes 6 of 7 categories. Act 5 is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes; Zahee is rated 3.78/5 from 83 votes. Choose Act 5 for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zahee for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Act 5 or Zahee?

Zahee lasts longest (Zahee 88/100, Act 5 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Act 5 or Zahee?

Zahee projects furthest (Zahee 76/100, Act 5 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Act 5 and Zahee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Act 5 or Zahee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Act 5 is the stronger pick. For winter, Zahee is the stronger pick. Act 5 suits daytime wear; Zahee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Act 5 and Zahee?

Act 5 features Galbanum and Vetiver. Zahee has top notes of Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.