Into The Forest vs Zen Concentrated
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Concentrated takes 4 of 5 categories.
Into The ForestChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen ConcentratedChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Into The Forest1/5
Zen Concentrated4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen Concentrated
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zen Concentrated
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Concentrated
- Value for money
- Into The Forest
- 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
Into The ForestMithZen ConcentratedShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%
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 hate68%Love
11%Like
21%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
19 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 winnerInto The ForestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
citrus92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
rose61%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitPetitgrain
Heart
HyacinthRoseMagnolia
Base
MintWoody NotesMuskPatchouli
Top
PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach
Heart
GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet
Base
PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Hyacinth, Rose and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall67
Winter17
Day100
Night17
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#30,239
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#27,421
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZen ConcentratedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInto The Forest opens with tart grapefruit and a crisp green snap that several wearers liken to freshly cut grass. As it settles, hyacinth and magnolia soften the sharpness, giving it a clean floral heart over mint, musk, patchouli, and light woods. It reads fresh, outdoorsy, and quietly distinctive rather than dense …
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, Into The Forest or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated takes 4 of 5 categories. Into The Forest is rated 4.47/5 from 19 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Into The Forest for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, 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, Into The Forest or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Into The Forest 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Into The Forest or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Into The Forest 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Into The Forest and Zen Concentrated smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Hyacinth, Rose and Magnolia.
Is Into The Forest or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?
Into The Forest suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Into The Forest and Zen Concentrated?
Into The Forest has top notes of Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Hyacinth, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Mint, Woody Notes, Musk and Patchouli. 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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