Caged vs Zen Concentrated
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Concentrated takes 3 of 3 categories.
CagedChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen ConcentratedChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Caged0/3
Zen Concentrated3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zen Concentrated
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Concentrated
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
CagedLipsyZen ConcentratedShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 75%
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 hate50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 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
Category winners
LongevityZen Concentrated
SillageZen Concentrated
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
tuberose84%
soft spicy77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TuberosePink PepperGrapefruitGardeniaFreesia
Heart
PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaLily
Base
AmberMuskIncense
Top
PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach
Heart
GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet
Base
PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Gardenia, Freesia and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter88
Day100
Night50
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#43,023
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#27,508
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZen ConcentratedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLipsy Caged opens with a burst of pink pepper and gardenia, anchored by a rich tuberose top note. As the initial citrus crispness of grapefruit settles, creamy vanilla and patchouli pull the floral bouquet into warmer territory. Sandalwood and incense form a smoky base that clings gently to skin for three to four hour…
Reviews →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…
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, Caged or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated takes 3 of 3 categories. Caged is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Caged for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Concentrated for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Caged or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Caged 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Caged or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Caged 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Caged and Zen Concentrated smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Gardenia, Freesia and Patchouli.
Is Caged or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?
Caged suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Caged and Zen Concentrated?
Caged has top notes of Tuberose, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Gardenia, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Lily, a base of Amber, Musk and Incense. 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.
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