Fragrance comparison

Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition vs Philosophy of Zen

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition

Leonard

3.333 votes

Rank #63,203 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Philosophy of Zen

Mith

4.6517 votes

Rank #28,457 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Philosophy of Zen takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition
Choose it for a green and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Philosophy of Zen
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition0/4

Philosophy of Zen4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Fabuleuse Limited EditionLeonard

Philosophy of ZenMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.65/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

71%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityPhilosophy of Zen

SillagePhilosophy of Zen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value84

Category winnerPhilosophy of ZenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

violet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fresh61%

floral100%

green91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

rose56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green TeaMintGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletWater LilyLotusPeony

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

GrapefruitGreen TeaCarrot

Heart

LotusHyacinthPeonyGreen MangoCalamus

Base

AmbergrisIncenseMineral notesSycamore

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Grapefruit, Lotus and Peony. Durations are only published for Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall91

Winter27

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 44%Work 38%Date 11%Party 7%

Men19

Unisex44

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,457

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPhilosophy of ZenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crisp, herbal, and whisper-soft. Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition by Leonard opens with chilled green tea leaves, tart grapefruit rind, and crushed garden mint. The alcohol flashes off in seconds. You get an immediate wash of cool river water and dewy lotus blooms. Within fifteen minutes, the scent softens into delicate …

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Philosophy of Zen opens with brisk grapefruit and green tea, then settles into a watery floral heart with lotus, peony and a slightly tart green mango twist. It smells clean, green and polished rather than sharp. On skin, the dry-down turns smoother and more mineral, with soft incense and ambergris adding depth. It su…

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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, Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition or Philosophy of Zen?

Philosophy of Zen takes 4 of 4 categories. Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Philosophy of Zen is rated 4.65/5 from 17 votes. Choose Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition for a green and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Philosophy of Zen for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition or Philosophy of Zen?

Philosophy of Zen lasts longest (Philosophy of Zen 77/100, Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition or Philosophy of Zen?

Philosophy of Zen projects furthest (Philosophy of Zen 56/100, Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition and Philosophy of Zen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Grapefruit, Lotus and Peony.

Is Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition or Philosophy of Zen better for summer or winter?

Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition suits daytime wear; Philosophy of Zen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition and Philosophy of Zen?

Eau Fabuleuse Limited Edition has top notes of Green Tea, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Water Lily, Lotus and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Philosophy of Zen has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Tea and Carrot, heart notes of Lotus, Hyacinth, Peony and Green Mango, a base of Ambergris, Incense, Mineral notes and Sycamore.