Chivalry vs Zen Secret Bloom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Secret Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories.
ChivalryChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Secret BloomChoose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Chivalry3/7
Zen Secret Bloom4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen Secret Bloom
- Community sentiment
- Zen Secret Bloom
- Longevity
- Zen Secret Bloom
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Secret Bloom
- Value for money
- Chivalry
- Versatility
- Chivalry
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chivalry
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChivalryAjmalZen Secret BloomShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 50%Had 17%Want 32%
4.06/ 5 · 410 votes
Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%
Category winnerZen Secret BloomRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
50%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
62 votes
35%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
410 votes
Category winnerZen Secret BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZen Secret Bloom
SillageZen Secret Bloom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChivalryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
white floral56%
vanilla100%
patchouli92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
floral69%
balsamic61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotGardeniaPink Pepper
Heart
GeraniumFreesiaJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouli
Top
Pink PepperBlue RoseMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
FreesiaJasmineGardenia
Base
PatchouliBlack Vanilla HuskIncenseTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall78
Winter35
Day100
Night63
Spring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerChivalryMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,676
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#27,606
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChivalryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Chivalry is a crisp, modern woody aromatic that opens with grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper. A clean floral heart (geranium, freesia, jasmine, rose, gardenia) keeps it polished rather than loud. As it dries down, vetiver, cedar, patchouli and a touch of oakmoss give a fresh, outdoorsy finish. It…
Reviews →Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom starts with a sharp, cooling burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, spiced by pink pepper. As it settles, the scent transforms into a dark, thick veil of patchouli and black vanilla husk. It feels heavy and smooth, like structured silk worn in the winter cold. The airiness of the original Z…
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, Chivalry or Zen Secret Bloom?
Zen Secret Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories. Chivalry is rated 3.80/5 from 68 votes; Zen Secret Bloom is rated 4.06/5 from 410 votes. Choose Chivalry for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Secret Bloom for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Zen Secret Bloom?
Zen Secret Bloom lasts longest (Zen Secret Bloom 71/100, Chivalry 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chivalry or Zen Secret Bloom?
Zen Secret Bloom projects furthest (Zen Secret Bloom 66/100, Chivalry 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chivalry and Zen Secret Bloom smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Pink Pepper.
Is Chivalry or Zen Secret Bloom better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chivalry is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Secret Bloom is the stronger pick. Chivalry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chivalry and Zen Secret Bloom?
Chivalry has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Zen Secret Bloom has top notes of Pink Pepper, Blue Rose, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli, Black Vanilla Husk, Incense and Tonka Bean.
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