HO vs Zen Concentrated
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 5 categories.
HOChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zen ConcentratedChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
HO0/5
Zen Concentrated5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen Concentrated
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zen Concentrated
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Concentrated
- Value for money
- Zen Concentrated
- 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
HOTiensZen ConcentratedShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%
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 hate17%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
42%Dislike
0%Hate
12 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
Category winners
LongevityZen Concentrated
SillageZen Concentrated
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZen ConcentratedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic83%
balsamic65%
warm spicy48%
smoky30%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseElemi resinCoriander
Heart
HyacinthLavenderViolet
Base
MyrhhAmberMusk
Top
PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach
Heart
GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet
Base
PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber
InformationalShared notesIncense, Hyacinth, Violet and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter88
Day100
Night50
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#59,036
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#27,549
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZen ConcentratedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHO by Tiens is a warm, smoky amber with incense up top, a soft floral heart, and a musky base that gives it a powdery, slightly dressed-up feel. It opens spicy and resinous, then settles into something smoother and more intimate. It may suit someone who likes classic oriental styles without heavy sweetness. Review evi…
Reviews →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…
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, HO or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 5 categories. HO is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose HO for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, 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, HO or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, HO 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, HO or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, HO 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do HO and Zen Concentrated smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Hyacinth, Violet and Amber.
Is HO or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?
HO suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in HO and Zen Concentrated?
HO has top notes of Incense, Elemi resin and Coriander, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lavender and Violet, a base of Myrhh, Amber and Musk. 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.
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