Fragrance comparison

FRANCIS 01 vs Zeta

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 551 ratings analysed

FRANCIS 01

Synonyme

3.7114 votes

Rank #60,486 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zeta

Morph

4.08537 votes

Rank #3,592 AlmondCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zeta takes 4 of 5 categories.

FRANCIS 01
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zeta
Choose it for a almond and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

FRANCIS 011/5

Zeta4/5

Ratings & consensus: Zeta
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zeta
Sillage & projection: Zeta
Value for money: FRANCIS 01
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zeta

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FRANCIS 01Synonyme

ZetaMorph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 23%

4.08/ 5 · 537 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerZetaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

49%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

537 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityZeta

SillageZeta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value52

Category winnerFRANCIS 01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

musky77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

almond100%

cacao91%

amber83%

nutty74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, almond and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter AlmondSaffron

Heart

Egyptian JasmineCedarwood

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisMusk

Top15-30 mins

Cacao

Heart2-4 hrs

Ambergris

Base8-12+ hrs

Bitter Almond

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Zeta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day98

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

Men13

Unisex51

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerZetaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Francis 01 by Synonyme is a dense and syrupy amber floral fragrance that centers on a heavy-hitting profile of bitter almond and saffron. It operates with an airy but persistent sweetness that settles into a woody foundation of cedar and ambergris. This unisex scent is designed for those who want a bold presence that …

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Morph Zeta opens with a burst of dry, unsweetened cacao powder and a toasted nutty warmth that feels like stepping into an artisanal chocolate workshop on a cold morning. Within minutes, the bitter almond surfaces, bringing a marzipan richness that balances the bitter edge of the cocoa. As the fragrance settles onto t…

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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, FRANCIS 01 or Zeta?

Zeta takes 4 of 5 categories. FRANCIS 01 is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; Zeta is rated 4.08/5 from 537 votes. Choose FRANCIS 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zeta for a almond and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, FRANCIS 01 or Zeta?

Zeta lasts longest (Zeta 78/100, FRANCIS 01 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, FRANCIS 01 or Zeta?

Zeta projects furthest (Zeta 68/100, FRANCIS 01 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do FRANCIS 01 and Zeta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, almond and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond and Ambergris.

Is FRANCIS 01 or Zeta better for summer or winter?

FRANCIS 01 suits daytime wear; Zeta suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in FRANCIS 01 and Zeta?

FRANCIS 01 has top notes of Bitter Almond and Saffron, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine and Cedarwood, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris and Musk. Zeta has top notes of Cacao, heart notes of Ambergris, a base of Bitter Almond.