Fragrance comparison

Aria vs Zen Concentrated

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Aria

Paolo Gigli

3.679 votes

Rank #57,436 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zen Concentrated

Shiseido

4.33162 votes

Rank #24,451 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Concentrated takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aria
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Concentrated
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aria0/4

Zen Concentrated4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriaPaolo Gigli

Zen ConcentratedShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 23%Want 61%

4.33/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

56%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityZen Concentrated

SillageZen Concentrated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value53

Category winnerZen ConcentratedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliVirginia CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top

PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach

Heart

GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet

Base

PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Gardenia and Rose. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter88

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZen ConcentratedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Aria delivers a bright burst of sunny Italian citrus laced with juicy tropical fruit right out of the bottle. Crisp lemon and bergamot cut through an immediate splash of sweet pineapple. The opening is energetic and tart. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a lush floral bouquet led by creamy g…

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Shiseido Zen Concentrated introduces itself with a bright, crisp splash of pineapple and grapefruit, backed by the subtle floral sweetness of peach and magnolia. As it develops, the citrus sharpness softens into a dense bouquet of gardenia, hyacinth, and jasmine, creating a rich texture. The base anchors the experienc…

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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, Aria or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated takes 4 of 4 categories. Aria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Aria for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Concentrated for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aria or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Aria 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aria or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Aria 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aria and Zen Concentrated smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Gardenia and Rose.

Is Aria or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?

Aria suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aria and Zen Concentrated?

Aria has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and White Musk. Zen Concentrated has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Gardenia, Lotus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Sea water, Virginia Cedar and Incense.