Fragrance comparison

Ionia vs Zaad Venture

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 259 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ionia

Anatoline

4.388 votes

Rank #38,921 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Zaad Venture

O Boticário

3.90251 votes

Rank #34,518 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ionia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ionia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zaad Venture
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ionia3/4

Zaad Venture1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ionia
Sillage & projection: Ionia
Value for money: Ionia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zaad Venture

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IoniaAnatoline

Zaad VentureO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

3.90/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

31%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIonia

SillageIonia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value36

Category winnerIoniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

NeroliRosemaryJasmineLavenderCypress

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberSandalwoodMossMusk

Top

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotLemonCardamomPink PepperRoseCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumSichuan PepperLavenderBirchYlang-Ylang

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCashmeranAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Rosemary. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,921

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek, Hüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,518

PerfumerChristian Alori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad VentureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ionia by Anatoline is a crisp Citrus Aromatic fragrance that highlights bright lemon and bergamot balanced by a grounded heart of rosemary and cypress. This scent feels clean and classic, making it a reliable choice for casual summer days. It captures the essence of a Mediterranean morning, focusing on natural, zesty …

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Zaad Venture by O Boticário delivers a sharp, outdoor freshness built on crisp citrus, aromatic rosemary, and cool crushed birch. It opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into clean lavender, green moss, and dry cedar-like woods. The overall vibe feels like stepping outside on a c…

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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, Ionia or Zaad Venture?

Ionia takes 3 of 4 categories. Ionia is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Zaad Venture is rated 3.90/5 from 251 votes. Choose Ionia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Venture for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ionia or Zaad Venture?

Ionia lasts longest (Ionia 63/100, Zaad Venture 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ionia or Zaad Venture?

Ionia projects furthest (Ionia 58/100, Zaad Venture 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ionia and Zaad Venture smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Rosemary.

Is Ionia or Zaad Venture better for summer or winter?

Ionia suits daytime wear; Zaad Venture suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ionia and Zaad Venture?

Ionia has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Neroli, Rosemary, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Sandalwood and Moss. Zaad Venture has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender and Birch, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.