L'Eau de Chloe vs Zen Concentrated
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Concentrated takes 7 of 7 categories.
L'Eau de ChloeChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen ConcentratedChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Eau de Chloe0/7
Zen Concentrated7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen Concentrated
- Community sentiment
- Zen Concentrated
- Longevity
- Zen Concentrated
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Concentrated
- Value for money
- Zen Concentrated
- Versatility
- Zen Concentrated
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zen Concentrated
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Eau de ChloeChloéZen ConcentratedShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 3,606 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
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 hate34%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
3,606 votes
56%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
162 votes
Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost 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 bothcitrus100%
rose92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CitronGrapefruitBergamotAldehydesPeach
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseRose WaterVioletPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnoliaJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedarOakmossWhite MuskAmberLabdanum
Top
PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach
Heart
GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet
Base
PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Peach and Rose. Durations are only published for L'Eau de Chloe, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall27
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter88
Day100
Night50
Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,341
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,549
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZen ConcentratedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Eau de Chloe by Chloé reimagines the brand's signature floral character as a crisp, green chypre built for bright daytime wear. It opens with an invigorating splash of citron, grapefruit, and sparkling aldehydes that feels like cold citrus water on a warm morning. As the sharp citrus settles, dewy rose water and peo…
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, L'Eau de Chloe or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated takes 7 of 7 categories. L'Eau de Chloe is rated 3.90/5 from 3,606 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose L'Eau de Chloe for a citrus and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Concentrated for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Chloe or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, L'Eau de Chloe 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Eau de Chloe or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, L'Eau de Chloe 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Eau de Chloe and Zen Concentrated smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Peach and Rose.
Is L'Eau de Chloe or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Eau de Chloe is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. L'Eau de Chloe suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Eau de Chloe and Zen Concentrated?
L'Eau de Chloe has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Rose Water, Violet and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Oakmoss and White 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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