Fragrance comparison

Illusion vs Zeus

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Illusion

Denim

3.6712 votes

Rank #46,702 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zeus

Thera Cosméticos

3.8015 votes

Rank #54,360 EarthyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zeus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Illusion
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zeus
Choose it for a earthy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Illusion1/5

Zeus3/5

Ratings & consensus: Zeus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zeus
Sillage & projection: Zeus
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illusion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionDenim

ZeusThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 47%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerZeusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

40%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityZeus

SillageZeus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

powdery44%

bitter30%

earthy100%

fresh spicy92%

mossy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaThymeBasil

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodRussian Leather

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergris

Top

BasilArtemisiaThymeCorianderOlibanum

Heart

PepperCloveCumin

Base

OakmossTobaccoPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Thyme and Basil. Durations are only published for Illusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring57

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#54,360

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIllusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Illusion is a crisp, bitter-green oriental fougere that cuts through morning air with sharp aromatic bite. The first blast delivers a potent dose of bitter artemisia, crushed garden thyme, and peppery basil. It smells like crushed Mediterranean herbs steeped in cold well water. Within twenty minutes, the sharp h…

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Zeus opens with an aggressive wave of crushed basil, bitter artemisia, and sharp thyme. Created by Mário Torri Neto in 2011, this woody chypre leans hard into old-school herbal barbershop traditions rather than modern gourmand sweetness. The heart brings dry black pepper and warm clove, which keeps the green botanical…

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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, Illusion or Zeus?

Zeus takes 3 of 5 categories. Illusion is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Zeus is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Illusion for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zeus for a earthy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or Zeus?

Zeus lasts longest (Zeus 68/100, Illusion 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or Zeus?

Zeus projects furthest (Zeus 65/100, Illusion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion and Zeus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Thyme and Basil.

Is Illusion or Zeus better for summer or winter?

Illusion suits daytime wear; Zeus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion and Zeus?

Illusion has top notes of Artemisia, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood and Russian Leather, a base of White Musk, Siam Benzoin and Ambergris. Zeus has top notes of Basil, Artemisia, Thyme and Coriander, heart notes of Pepper, Clove and Cumin, a base of Oakmoss, Tobacco, Patchouli and Vetiver.