Fragrance comparison

Lyrical vs Zen Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 340 ratings analysed

Lyrical

Avon · 2004

3.4291 votes

Rank #20,405 FloralRose

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Zen Eau de Parfum

Shiseido

3.86249 votes

Rank #32,576 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lyrical
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Lyrical3/7

Zen Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Zen Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Zen Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Zen Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Zen Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Lyrical
Versatility: Lyrical
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lyrical

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LyricalAvon

Zen Eau de ParfumShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 20%Had 65%Want 15%

3.86/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%

Category winnerZen Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

30%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerZen Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityZen Eau de Parfum

SillageZen Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value46

Category winnerLyricalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose86%

white floral72%

powdery58%

musky44%

citrus30%

floral100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

powdery74%

tuberose65%

sweet56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaRoseCitruses

Heart

LotusGardeniaOrchid

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

FreesiaCitrusesLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Almond BlossomLotusTuberoseMimosaJasmineRose

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Rose, Citruses and Lotus. 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

Summer63

Fall28

Winter20

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLyricalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLyricalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Lyrical is a feminine floral built around a core of rose and freesia. It opens with a clean, citrus-bright freshness that settles into a creamy heart of gardenia and lotus. The dry-down relies on a blend of musk and sandalwood, providing a soft, slightly powdery base. It feels best suited for daytime wear during …

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Shiseido Zen Eau de Parfum 2010 opens with a crisp burst of tart freesia and bright lime. Unlike the golden cube of the original version, this purple-bottled limited edition leans heavily into a cool floral structure that feels refreshing on hot summer nights. As the scent warms on your skin, the sharp citrus edge shi…

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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, Lyrical or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Zen Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Lyrical is rated 3.42/5 from 91 votes; Zen Eau de Parfum is rated 3.86/5 from 249 votes. Choose Lyrical for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lyrical or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Zen Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100, Lyrical 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyrical or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Zen Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100, Lyrical 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyrical and Zen Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Freesia, Rose, Citruses and Lotus.

Is Lyrical or Zen Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lyrical is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Lyrical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyrical and Zen Eau de Parfum?

Lyrical has top notes of Freesia, Rose and Citruses, heart notes of Lotus, Gardenia and Orchid, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Zen Eau de Parfum has top notes of Freesia, Citruses, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Lotus, Tuberose and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.