Fragrance comparison

Les Eternels Volver vs Zelen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

Les Eternels Volver

Reyane Tradition

3.673 votes

Rank #64,881 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zelen

Boka

4.42114 votes

Rank #2,859 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zelen takes 4 of 4 categories.

Les Eternels Volver
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zelen
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Les Eternels Volver0/4

Zelen4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Eternels VolverReyane Tradition

ZelenBoka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.42/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

73%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityZelen

SillageZelen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value54

Category winnerZelenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotMintLemonLimeGrapefruitCorianderCedar Needles

Heart

GeraniumPink PepperBlack PepperJuniper BerriesNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodHaitian VetiverPatchouliOakmossOlibanumMusk

Top

LimeYuzuBergamot

Heart

Pink PepperBeeswaxCardamom

Base

Haitian VetiverVirginia CedarMysore Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Lime and Pink Pepper. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer96

Fall73

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men33

Unisex63

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,881

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,859

PerfumerBoris Zrnic

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerZelenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Eternels Volver by Reyane Tradition is a bracing woody and aromatic scent for men. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and cold citrus notes, transitioning into a spicy heart of black pepper and geranium. This fragrance settles into a grounding base of vetiver and sandalwood, perfect for everyday wear in warmer cl…

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Zelen is a bright green vetiver built around bitter citrus, cool spice, and a creamy beeswax twist. Lime, yuzu, and bergamot give it a sparkling start, then cardamom, pink pepper, and woods pull it into a smoother, more textured dry-down. It suits readers who like polished citrus woods with a natural feel rather than …

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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, Les Eternels Volver or Zelen?

Zelen takes 4 of 4 categories. Les Eternels Volver is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Zelen is rated 4.42/5 from 114 votes. Choose Les Eternels Volver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zelen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Les Eternels Volver or Zelen?

Zelen lasts longest (Zelen 79/100, Les Eternels Volver 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Eternels Volver or Zelen?

Zelen projects furthest (Zelen 66/100, Les Eternels Volver 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Eternels Volver and Zelen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Lime and Pink Pepper.

Is Les Eternels Volver or Zelen better for summer or winter?

Les Eternels Volver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Eternels Volver and Zelen?

Les Eternels Volver has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Juniper Berries, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli. Zelen has top notes of Lime, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Beeswax and Cardamom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Mysore Sandalwood.