Fragrance comparison

Illusion vs Zodiac

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

Illusion

Matin Martin

4.6422 votes

Rank #40,271 White FloralCitrus

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89%scent match

Very similar

Zodiac

PARIS CORNER

4.2567 votes

Rank #10,512 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Illusion
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zodiac
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Illusion2/5

Zodiac2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionMatin Martin

ZodiacPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 76%

4.25/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerIllusionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

77%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

52%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIllusion

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value84

Category winnerZodiacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPearGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineWoody Notes

Base

AmberMuskVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBergamotGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Ginger and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Zodiac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night40

Spring95

Summer100

Fall86

Winter40

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerZodiacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matin Martin Illusion opens with crisp bergamot and juicy pear, spiked immediately with a sharp bite of fresh ginger. The top note flash is bright and zesty, but it quickly yields to a thick heart of orange blossom and jasmine. Those white florals bring a dense, creamy sweetness that dominates the mid phase on warm sk…

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Zodiac by PARIS CORNER opens with a lively blend of crisp pear, zesty bergamot, and sharp ginger. That bright kick quickly meets a balanced heart of orange blossom and jasmine grounded by distinct woody notes. As the scent settles, a foundation of warm amber, soft vanilla, and prominent musk takes over, giving the cle…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Illusion or Zodiac?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Illusion is rated 4.64/5 from 22 votes; Zodiac is rated 4.25/5 from 67 votes. Choose Illusion for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zodiac for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or Zodiac?

Illusion lasts longest (Illusion 78/100, Zodiac 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or Zodiac?

Projection is very close: Illusion 66/100, Zodiac 66/100 for sillage.

Do Illusion and Zodiac smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Ginger and Orange Blossom.

Is Illusion or Zodiac better for summer or winter?

Illusion suits daytime wear; Zodiac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion and Zodiac?

Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Woody Notes, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Zodiac has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Woody Notes, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.