Fragrance comparison

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette vs Zen Summer

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette

Chantal Thomass

3.3155 votes

Rank #61,808 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Zen Summer

Shiseido

4.1692 votes

Rank #31,283 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Summer takes 5 of 6 categories.

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zen Summer
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette1/6

Zen Summer5/6

Ratings & consensus: Zen Summer
Community sentiment: Zen Summer
Longevity: Zen Summer
Sillage & projection: Zen Summer
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zen Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chantal Thomass Eau de ToiletteChantal Thomass

Zen SummerShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%

4.16/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

Category winnerZen SummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

41%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerZen SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityZen Summer

SillageZen Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

green69%

musky61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlack CurrantRhuburb

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseGinger

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantPeachGreen Apple

Heart

FreesiaLotusGardeniaRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryMuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Currant, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer64

Fall100

Winter18

Day100

Night33

Spring74

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChantal Thomass Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,808

PerfumerAlexandre Illan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZen SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette opens with a tart snap. Pink grapefruit and sour rhubarb clash against juicy black currant, giving the first spray an energetic bite. It feels brisk on the collarbone. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens as a dewy pink rose and spicy ginger emerge, transforming the tart…

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Shiseido Zen Summer launches with a crisp, dew-dappled brightness that instantly cuts through oppressive humidity. The initial spray delivers a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bitter grapefruit, softened slightly by the green crunch of apple. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the sharp citrus edge yields to a ser…

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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, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette or Zen Summer?

Zen Summer takes 5 of 6 categories. Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette is rated 3.31/5 from 55 votes; Zen Summer is rated 4.16/5 from 92 votes. Choose Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zen Summer for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette or Zen Summer?

Zen Summer lasts longest (Zen Summer 64/100, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette or Zen Summer?

Projection is very close: Zen Summer 65/100, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette 64/100 for sillage.

Do Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette and Zen Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant, Rose and Musk.

Is Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette or Zen Summer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen Summer is the stronger pick. For winter, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette and Zen Summer?

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Rhuburb, heart notes of Rose and Ginger, a base of Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Zen Summer has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Lotus, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.