Fragrance comparison

Aram vs Zen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,662 ratings analysed

Aram

Raydan

3.001 votes

Rank #72,488 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Zen

Shiseido

4.075,661 votes

Rank #26,745 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aram
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character.
Zen
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aram0/1

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

AramRaydan

ZenShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotOrangeBlack currant leaf

Heart

PineappleJasmineVioletMelonRose

Base

PatchouliCedar

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose

Heart

FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,745

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aram by Raydan is a versatile floral fruity fragrance that balances bright citrus notes with a soft woody base. It opens with a punch of grapefruit and bergamot before transitioning into a pineapple and jasmine heart. This scent works well for casual daily wear during warmer spring and summer days, offering a refreshi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aram or Zen?

Zen takes 1 of 1 categories. Aram is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Zen is rated 4.07/5 from 5,661 votes. Choose Aram for a citrus and fruity character. Choose Zen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do Aram and Zen smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Pineapple.

What are the notes in Aram and Zen?

Aram has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Black currant leaf, heart notes of Pineapple, Jasmine, Violet and Melon, a base of Patchouli and Cedar. 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.