Fragrance comparison

Chic vs Zen Concentrated

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 373 ratings analysed

Chic

Celine Dion

3.77211 votes

Rank #12,142 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Zen Concentrated

Shiseido

4.33162 votes

Rank #24,539 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chic
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Concentrated
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chic2/7

Zen Concentrated5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChicCeline Dion

Zen ConcentratedShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 41%Had 36%Want 24%

4.33/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

Category winnerZen ConcentratedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

56%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityZen Concentrated

SillageZen Concentrated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value53

Category winnerChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aquatic100%

ozonic83%

floral65%

fresh48%

green30%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

WatermelonWater NotesGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusPeonyGardeniaViolet

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodAmber

Top

PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach

Heart

GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet

Base

PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesLotus, Gardenia, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter88

Day100

Night50

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,142

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#24,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Chic delivers an instant splash of crisp watermelon and dewy green notes that feels like stepping out of a cool shower on a sticky July morning. Created by perfumer Patricia Choux, this floral aquatic eau de toilette balances airy water accords with pale peony and aquatic lotus petals. It stays remarkably …

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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…

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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, Chic or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 7 categories. Chic is rated 3.77/5 from 211 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Chic for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Concentrated for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Chic 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Chic 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic and Zen Concentrated smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lotus, Gardenia, Violet and Musk.

Is Chic or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. Chic suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic and Zen Concentrated?

Chic has top notes of Watermelon, Water Notes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lotus, Peony, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.