Green Day vs Zen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Green Day takes 3 of 4 categories.
Green DayChoose it for a rum and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ZenChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Green Day3/4
Zen1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Green Day
- Sillage & projection
- Green Day
- Value for money
- Green Day
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Green DayÀ La HamdaZenShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 54%Had 0%Want 46%
4.07/ 5 · 5,661 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
38%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
5,661 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGreen Day
SillageGreen Day
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGreen DayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrum100%
amber92%
smoky84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral84%
patchouli77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyRoseFreesiaApple
Base
RumIncenseSuedePatchouliVanillaCedarAmber
Top
GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose
Heart
FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,439
PerfumerMohamed Mandouh
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#26,749
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGreen Day by À La Hamda introduces a bright, fruity opening anchored by a robust rum and incense base. This unisex fragrance balances sharp pineapple and citrus top notes against a floral heart, creating a profile that shifts from morning freshness to evening depth. It suits those seeking a versatile scent that holds …
Reviews →Shiseido Zen opens with a sharp, fizzy splash of grapefruit and pineapple that feels bright and energetic. As it settles, the initial citrus bite softens into a clean floral heart dominated by freesia and red apple. It carries a breezy, watery texture rather than a heavy sweetness, making it particularly refreshing du…
Reviews →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, Green Day or Zen?
Green Day takes 3 of 4 categories. Green Day is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Zen is rated 4.07/5 from 5,661 votes. Choose Green Day for a rum and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Green Day or Zen?
Green Day lasts longest (Green Day 100/100, Zen 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Green Day or Zen?
Green Day projects furthest (Green Day 96/100, Zen 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Green Day and Zen smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Green Day or Zen better for summer or winter?
Green Day suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Green Day and Zen?
Green Day has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Freesia and Apple, a base of Rum, Incense, Suede and Patchouli. Zen has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Amber.
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