Fragrance comparison

Clean Blossom vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 326 ratings analysed

Clean Blossom

Clean

3.60152 votes

Rank #41,132 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zanzibar

Mahogany

3.90174 votes

Rank #11,278 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zanzibar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Clean Blossom
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Clean Blossom1/7

Zanzibar6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean BlossomClean

ZanzibarMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 34%

3.90/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerZanzibarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

Category winnerZanzibarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityZanzibar

SillageZanzibar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZanzibarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral86%

citrus72%

fresh58%

woody44%

green30%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LilacTunisian NeroliYellow Freesia

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomMagnoliaLilyCarnation

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCottonwood (Poplar)Sandalwood

Top

AldehydesPetitgrainMandarin OrangeFreesiaBasil

Heart

CarnationMarigoldRoseOrange BlossomJasmineCorianderLily

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lily, Carnation and Musk. Durations are only published for Clean Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall20

Winter8

Day100

Night12

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClean BlossomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerZanzibarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Blossom opens with an immediate burst of fresh floral brightness led by lilac, yellow freesia, and Tunisian neroli. Unlike traditional laundry-heavy releases from the house, this creation shifts directly into a garden bouquet. The opening feels green and slightly sharp, resembling cut flower stems rinsed in cool…

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Zanzibar by Mahogany is a vintage-style floral fragrance for women that relies heavily on aldehydes and a classic white floral blend. It opens with sharp, green citrus notes before settling into a powdery, carnation-heavy heart on a base of warm sandalwood and vanilla. It is a nostalgic scent best worn in crisp autumn…

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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, Clean Blossom or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar takes 6 of 7 categories. Clean Blossom is rated 3.60/5 from 152 votes; Zanzibar is rated 3.90/5 from 174 votes. Choose Clean Blossom for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zanzibar for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Clean Blossom or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar lasts longest (Zanzibar 69/100, Clean Blossom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Blossom or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar projects furthest (Zanzibar 63/100, Clean Blossom 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Blossom and Zanzibar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lily, Carnation and Musk.

Is Clean Blossom or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Blossom is the stronger pick. For winter, Zanzibar is the stronger pick. Clean Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Blossom and Zanzibar?

Clean Blossom has top notes of Lilac, Tunisian Neroli and Yellow Freesia, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Lily and Carnation, a base of Musk, Cottonwood (Poplar) and Sandalwood. Zanzibar has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.