Fragrance comparison

Drowning in Zest vs IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Drowning in Zest

The Dua Brand

3.673 votes

Rank #62,189 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01

Unique Art Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #76,552 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in Zest takes 2 of 2 categories.

Drowning in Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character.

Drowning in Zest2/2

IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 010/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning in ZestThe Dua Brand

IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01Unique Art Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

ozonic86%

aquatic72%

woody58%

green44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisTangerineBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Violet LeafTangerineBergamotCedarClary SagePatchouliLavenderCardamomBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning in ZestLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDrowning in ZestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning in Zest opens with a rush of sweet blood orange, tangy tangerine, and crisp bergamot that smells like a cold citrus soda on a sunny morning. As the bright fruit settles into your skin, smooth vanilla and warm tonka bean rise up, turning the sharp peel into a creamy orange ice pop. A dash of blue ginger, cinna…

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IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01 by Unique Art Parfum opens with a crisp burst of chilled bergamot and sweet tangerine. The citrus hits hard. Within minutes, watery violet leaf and airy ozonic tones spread out across the skin, giving the sensation of fresh sea spray over green foliage. Herbal clary sage and French lavender anc…

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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.

Do Drowning in Zest and IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and green accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Tangerine and Bergamot.

Is Drowning in Zest or IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01 better for summer or winter?

Drowning in Zest suits daytime wear; IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning in Zest and IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01?

Drowning in Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes. IT’S MY LIFE CREDO № 01 features Violet Leaf, Tangerine, Bergamot, Cedar and Clary Sage.