Fragrance comparison

Daisy Hot Pink vs Zen Concentrated

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 374 ratings analysed

Daisy Hot Pink

Marc Jacobs

4.13212 votes

Rank #7,142 White FloralWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zen Concentrated

Shiseido

4.33162 votes

Rank #24,748 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Concentrated takes 6 of 7 categories.

Daisy Hot Pink
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on 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.

Daisy Hot Pink1/7

Zen Concentrated6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daisy Hot PinkMarc Jacobs

Zen ConcentratedShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

35%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

212 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityZen Concentrated

SillageZen Concentrated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value53

Category winnerZen ConcentratedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

violet53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Strawberry

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineGardenia

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesVirginia CedarBirch

Top

PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach

Heart

GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet

Base

PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Gardenia and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Daisy Hot Pink, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter88

Day100

Night50

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 20%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,142

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#24,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDaisy Hot PinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Daisy Hot Pink offers a richer, juicier spin on the original floral formula. Alberto Morillas built this Eau de Parfum around a sun-drenched wild strawberry top note. It skips sharp citrus entirely. Instead, a dewy bouquet of powdery violet, sweet jasmine, and creamy gardenia immediately softens the fruit.…

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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, Daisy Hot Pink or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated takes 6 of 7 categories. Daisy Hot Pink is rated 4.13/5 from 212 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Daisy Hot Pink for a white floral and woody character. Wins on 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, Daisy Hot Pink or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Daisy Hot Pink 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daisy Hot Pink or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Daisy Hot Pink 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daisy Hot Pink and Zen Concentrated smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Gardenia and Virginia Cedar.

Is Daisy Hot Pink or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Daisy Hot Pink and Zen Concentrated?

Daisy Hot Pink has top notes of Strawberry, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Woodsy Notes, Virginia Cedar and Birch. 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.