Fragrance comparison

Greenery vs Idol Spirit for Him

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Greenery

Zara

3.9453 votes

Rank #11,816 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Idol Spirit for Him

American Idol

3.605 votes

Rank #61,099 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenery takes 3 of 4 categories.

Greenery
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Idol Spirit for Him
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Greenery3/4

Idol Spirit for Him1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Greenery
Sillage & projection: Idol Spirit for Him
Value for money: Greenery
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Greenery

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreeneryZara

Idol Spirit for HimAmerican Idol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityGreenery

SillageIdol Spirit for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGreeneryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity88%

woody77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

fruity100%

fresh86%

green72%

woody58%

citrus44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCitruses

Heart

Black Currant

Base

Black AmberTexas Cedar

Notes

Granny Smith appleCitrusesBlack CurrantWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall55

Winter30

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,816

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#61,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreeneryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Greenery opens as a bright citrus scent, but reviews suggest it often reads more like lemongrass, watery melon, or a clean shampoo-fresh accord than a sharp lemon cologne. Black currant adds a soft fruity lift before cedar and amber keep it light and easy. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime wear.…

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Idol Spirit for Him is an accessible citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 2004. It opens with a crisp Granny Smith apple note paired with sharp citruses. As it settles, it reveals a green, slightly spicy heart that feels clean and unobtrusive for daily casual wear. It is a straightforward scent for those who prefer l…

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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, Greenery or Idol Spirit for Him?

Greenery takes 3 of 4 categories. Greenery is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes; Idol Spirit for Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Greenery for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Idol Spirit for Him for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Greenery or Idol Spirit for Him?

They last about the same: Greenery 62/100, Idol Spirit for Him 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Greenery or Idol Spirit for Him?

Idol Spirit for Him projects furthest (Idol Spirit for Him 63/100, Greenery 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Greenery and Idol Spirit for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses and Black Currant.

Is Greenery or Idol Spirit for Him better for summer or winter?

Greenery suits daytime wear; Idol Spirit for Him suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greenery and Idol Spirit for Him?

Greenery has top notes of Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Black Currant, a base of Black Amber and Texas Cedar. Idol Spirit for Him features Granny Smith apple, Citruses, Black Currant and Woodsy Notes.