Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Irise vs Zen Sun

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 224 ratings analysed

Cerisier Irise

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1241 votes

Rank #26,988 FloralCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zen Sun

Shiseido

3.81183 votes

Rank #15,180 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Sun takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cerisier Irise
Choose it for a floral and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Sun
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cerisier Irise3/7

Zen Sun4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier IriseL'Occitane en Provence

Zen SunShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 44%

3.81/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

Category winnerCerisier IriseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

19%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerCerisier IriseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityZen Sun

SillageZen Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value58

Category winnerZen SunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

cherry92%

citrus84%

rose77%

musky69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

floral74%

tropical65%

white floral56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cherry BlossomGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Cherry extractRose

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWoodsy Notes

Top

MangoGrapefruitPeachCitronLemonBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

LotusGardeniaCherry BlossomBlue RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCherry Blossom and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Cerisier Irise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall19

Winter10

Day100

Night22

Spring38

Summer100

Fall6

Winter6

Day100

Night9

Category winnerCerisier IriseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 22%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerZen SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on and the tart grapefruit sparkles immediately. It feels sheer. The top opens with a sharp burst of citrus oil and dewy cherry blossom petals before softening into a delicate rose and sweet cherry extract heart. Crisp morning air comes to mind. As the perfume warms on your skin, a clean woodsy musk grounds…

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Shiseido Zen Sun opens with a bright burst of mango and tart grapefruit, bringing a sun-drenched energy that immediately sets a cheerful summer mood. As the fragrance warms on the skin, the initial tropical splash softens into a delicate heart of watery lotus and cherry blossom. The base notes settle into a subtle ble…

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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, Cerisier Irise or Zen Sun?

Zen Sun takes 4 of 7 categories. Cerisier Irise is rated 4.12/5 from 41 votes; Zen Sun is rated 3.81/5 from 183 votes. Choose Cerisier Irise for a floral and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Sun for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Irise or Zen Sun?

Zen Sun lasts longest (Zen Sun 49/100, Cerisier Irise 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Irise or Zen Sun?

Zen Sun projects furthest (Zen Sun 53/100, Cerisier Irise 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerisier Irise and Zen Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry Blossom and Grapefruit.

Is Cerisier Irise or Zen Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Cerisier Irise is the stronger pick. Cerisier Irise suits daytime wear; Zen Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerisier Irise and Zen Sun?

Cerisier Irise has top notes of Cherry Blossom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cherry extract and Rose, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Zen Sun has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit, Peach and Citron, heart notes of Lotus, Gardenia, Cherry Blossom and Blue Rose, a base of Raspberry, Amber and Sandalwood.