Fragrance comparison

Energy vs Zen Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

Energy

Marbert

3.805 votes

Rank #50,558 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zen Eau de Parfum

Shiseido

3.86249 votes

Rank #29,355 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories.

Energy
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zen Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Energy0/3

Zen Eau de Parfum3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnergyMarbert

Zen Eau de ParfumShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

3.86/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

30%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityZen Eau de Parfum

SillageZen Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

amber77%

floral69%

sweet61%

floral100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

powdery74%

tuberose65%

sweet56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeTeaKiwiRhuburb

Heart1-2 hrs

LotusJasmine

Base2-3 hrs

AmberPatchouli

Top

FreesiaCitrusesLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Almond BlossomLotusTuberoseMimosaJasmineRose

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Lotus, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Energy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 12%Party 6%

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZen Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Energy delivers an invigorating splash of tart lime, crisp green tea, and sour-sweet kiwi right out of the nozzle. It is light, airy, and clean. You will not find heavy chemicals or suffocating syrups here. Within twenty minutes, aquatic lotus and a gentle jasmine hum soften the initial citrus kick into a fres…

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Shiseido Zen Eau de Parfum 2010 opens with a crisp burst of tart freesia and bright lime. Unlike the golden cube of the original version, this purple-bottled limited edition leans heavily into a cool floral structure that feels refreshing on hot summer nights. As the scent warms on your skin, the sharp citrus edge shi…

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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, Energy or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Zen Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories. Energy is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Zen Eau de Parfum is rated 3.86/5 from 249 votes. Choose Energy for a green and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zen Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Energy or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Zen Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100, Energy 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Energy or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Zen Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100, Energy 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Energy and Zen Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Lotus, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Energy or Zen Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Energy and Zen Eau de Parfum?

Energy has top notes of Lime, Tea, Kiwi and Rhuburb, heart notes of Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Patchouli. Zen Eau de Parfum has top notes of Freesia, Citruses, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Lotus, Tuberose and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.