Fragrance comparison

Garcon Manque vs Zen Concentrated

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

Garcon Manque

Des Filles a la Vanille

3.9213 votes

Rank #43,135 RoseWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Zen Concentrated

Shiseido

4.33162 votes

Rank #24,820 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Concentrated takes 4 of 5 categories.

Garcon Manque
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Concentrated
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Garcon Manque1/5

Zen Concentrated4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Garcon ManqueDes Filles a la Vanille

Zen ConcentratedShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 21%Want 64%

4.33/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

Category winnerZen ConcentratedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

56%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityZen Concentrated

SillageZen Concentrated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerGarcon ManqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody91%

powdery83%

fruity74%

vanilla65%

floral56%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rose

Heart1-2 hrs

PeachVanille

Base2-3 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskJasmine

Top

PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach

Heart

GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet

Base

PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Peach, Vanille and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Garcon Manque, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter88

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZen ConcentratedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Garcon Manque by Des Filles a la Vanille is a lighthearted French floral woody musk centered on soft rose, ripe peach, and comforting vanilla. It opens with an airy splash of garden rose petals before revealing a gentle, nectar-sweet peach heart. Underneath, a clean foundation of Virginia cedar, sheer white musk, and …

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Shiseido Zen Concentrated introduces itself with a bright, crisp splash of pineapple and grapefruit, backed by the subtle floral sweetness of peach and magnolia. As it develops, the citrus sharpness softens into a dense bouquet of gardenia, hyacinth, and jasmine, creating a rich texture. The base anchors the experienc…

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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, Garcon Manque or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated takes 4 of 5 categories. Garcon Manque is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Garcon Manque for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Concentrated for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Garcon Manque or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Garcon Manque 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Garcon Manque or Zen Concentrated?

Projection is very close: Zen Concentrated 70/100, Garcon Manque 69/100 for sillage.

Do Garcon Manque and Zen Concentrated smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Peach, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.

Is Garcon Manque or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?

Garcon Manque suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Garcon Manque and Zen Concentrated?

Garcon Manque has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Peach and Vanille, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Jasmine. Zen Concentrated has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Gardenia, Lotus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Sea water, Virginia Cedar and Incense.