Fragrance comparison

Excentric vs Zodiac

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Excentric

Mahogany

4.6035 votes

Rank #31,570 AmberWhite Floral

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55%scent match

Closely related

Zodiac

PARIS CORNER

4.2567 votes

Rank #10,512 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Excentric
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zodiac
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Excentric3/7

Zodiac3/7

Ratings & consensus: Excentric
Community sentiment: Excentric
Longevity: Excentric
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Zodiac
Versatility: Zodiac
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zodiac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExcentricMahogany

ZodiacPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

4.25/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerExcentricRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

52%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerExcentricMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityExcentric

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value84

Category winnerZodiacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineCassisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaAmberMuskBenzoinAmbroxan

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBergamotGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Zodiac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer35

Fall94

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring95

Summer100

Fall86

Winter40

Day100

Night86

Category winnerZodiacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,570

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerZodiacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany's Excentric is a sweet floral fragrance built around orange blossom, fresh pear, and a warm amber base. It offers an easygoing, youthful option for daily wear, appealing to fans of contemporary sweet designer blends. The warm base keeps it stable, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler days or evenings.

Reviews →

Zodiac by PARIS CORNER opens with a lively blend of crisp pear, zesty bergamot, and sharp ginger. That bright kick quickly meets a balanced heart of orange blossom and jasmine grounded by distinct woody notes. As the scent settles, a foundation of warm amber, soft vanilla, and prominent musk takes over, giving the cle…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Excentric or Zodiac?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Excentric is rated 4.60/5 from 35 votes; Zodiac is rated 4.25/5 from 67 votes. Choose Excentric for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zodiac for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Excentric or Zodiac?

Excentric lasts longest (Excentric 78/100, Zodiac 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Excentric or Zodiac?

Projection is very close: Excentric 66/100, Zodiac 66/100 for sillage.

Do Excentric and Zodiac smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Excentric or Zodiac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zodiac is the stronger pick. For winter, Excentric is the stronger pick. Excentric suits evening wear; Zodiac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Excentric and Zodiac?

Excentric has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cassis and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin. Zodiac has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Woody Notes, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.