Fragrance comparison

Cherish vs Zen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,674 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cherish

Revlon

4.5413 votes

Rank #30,244 FloralPowdery

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Zen

Shiseido

4.075,661 votes

Rank #26,892 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherish takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cherish
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cherish3/5

Zen2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CherishRevlon

ZenShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%

4.07/ 5 · 5,661 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerCherishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

38%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

5,661 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCherish

SillageZen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value55

Category winnerCherishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

rose77%

woody69%

violet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitFreesiaGreen Apple

Heart

RoseVioletPink Lotus

Base

CedarMuskAmber

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose

Heart

FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Freesia, Rose and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#26,892

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherish by Revlon captures the essence of a bright spring morning. This floral composition opens with crisp green apple and zesty grapefruit, leading into a heart of soft rose and violet. It is an airy, approachable choice for daily wear during warmer months. The scent remains light and clean on the skin throughout th…

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Shiseido Zen opens with a sharp, fizzy splash of grapefruit and pineapple that feels bright and energetic. As it settles, the initial citrus bite softens into a clean floral heart dominated by freesia and red apple. It carries a breezy, watery texture rather than a heavy sweetness, making it particularly refreshing du…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherish or Zen?

Cherish takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherish is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Zen is rated 4.07/5 from 5,661 votes. Choose Cherish for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cherish or Zen?

Cherish lasts longest (Cherish 80/100, Zen 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherish or Zen?

Zen projects furthest (Zen 58/100, Cherish 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherish and Zen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Freesia, Rose and Violet.

Is Cherish or Zen better for summer or winter?

Cherish suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherish and Zen?

Cherish has top notes of Grapefruit, Freesia and Green Apple, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Pink Lotus, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. Zen has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Amber.