CA The California vs Zenne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zenne takes 3 of 4 categories.
CA The CaliforniaChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ZenneChoose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CA The California1/4
Zenne3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zenne
- Sillage & projection
- Zenne
- Value for money
- CA The California
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zenne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CA The CaliforniaApothiaZenneNishaneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%
4.02/ 5 · 1,117 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
41%Love
33%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,117 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZenne
SillageZenne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCA The CaliforniaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
green77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
fruity100%
vanilla92%
green84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitMandarin BlossomRhubarb
Heart
JasmineSweet PeaGardenia
Base
TuberoseSandalwoodMusk
Top
Black CurrantRhubarbGrapefruit
Heart
Turkish RoseGardeniaSandalwood
Base
VanillaAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rhubarb, Gardenia and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall60
Winter20
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer73
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,076
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#2,013
PerfumerJorge Lee
Launched—
Reviews102
Category winnerZenneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCA The California opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and mandarin blossom before settling into lush gardenia, sweet pea, and clean musk. It carries a sun-drenched coastal feel designed for warm summer mornings and outdoor brunch. A tart rhubarb accent keeps the white florals feeling crisp rather than overly heavy.
Reviews →Nishane Zenne opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and tart black currant, cut through by bright grapefruit. As the top notes settle, cream-heavy gardenia and Turkish rose emerge over a grounding sandalwood base. The dry-down coats the skin in rich vanilla, soft musk, and a subtle touch of salty ambergris. It wears lou…
Reviews →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, CA The California or Zenne?
Zenne takes 3 of 4 categories. CA The California is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Zenne is rated 4.02/5 from 1,117 votes. Choose CA The California for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zenne for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, CA The California or Zenne?
Zenne lasts longest (Zenne 76/100, CA The California 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, CA The California or Zenne?
Zenne projects furthest (Zenne 68/100, CA The California 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do CA The California and Zenne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Gardenia and Sandalwood.
Is CA The California or Zenne better for summer or winter?
CA The California suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in CA The California and Zenne?
CA The California has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Blossom and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Sweet Pea and Gardenia, a base of Tuberose, Sandalwood and Musk. Zenne has top notes of Black Currant, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Gardenia and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris and Musk.
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