Fragrance comparison

Air de Fio No 4 vs Zen

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 5,668 ratings analysed

Air de Fio No 4

Pupa

4.297 votes

Rank #50,550 White FloralFloral

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Zen

Shiseido

4.075,661 votes

Rank #23,869 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Air de Fio No 4
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zen
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Air de Fio No 41/2

Zen1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Air de Fio No 4
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

Air de Fio No 4Pupa

ZenShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

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 hate

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAir de Fio No 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

FreesiaRoseVioletRed Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLilyPlum

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliMahogany

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose

Heart

FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Rose, Violet and Red Apple. Durations are only published for Air de Fio No 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,869

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pupa Air de Fio No 4 pairs crisp red apple and dewy freesia with a woody, musky base. It is an easygoing fruity floral that works cleanly for daytime errands and casual office hours. Crisp violet and white petals keep the opening bright before earthy patchouli anchors the drydown. If you want an uncomplicated, clean d…

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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…

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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, Air de Fio No 4 or Zen?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Air de Fio No 4 is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Zen is rated 4.07/5 from 5,661 votes. Choose Air de Fio No 4 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which projects more, Air de Fio No 4 or Zen?

Air de Fio No 4 projects furthest (Air de Fio No 4 75/100, Zen 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Air de Fio No 4 and Zen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Freesia, Rose, Violet and Red Apple.

Is Air de Fio No 4 or Zen better for summer or winter?

Air de Fio No 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air de Fio No 4 and Zen?

Air de Fio No 4 has top notes of Freesia, Rose, Violet and Red Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily and Plum, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Mahogany. 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.