Fragrance comparison

Madame Gres vs Zen Concentrated

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 909 ratings analysed

Madame Gres

Grès

3.89747 votes

Rank #2,416 FloralWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Zen Concentrated

Shiseido

4.33162 votes

Rank #27,508 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 7 categories.

Madame Gres
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Zen Concentrated
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madame Gres2/7

Zen Concentrated5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madame GresGrès

Zen ConcentratedShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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 hate

29%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

747 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityZen Concentrated

SillageZen Concentrated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMadame GresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

MagnoliaPeonyFreesia

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaLeather

Top

PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach

Heart

GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet

Base

PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Grapefruit, Magnolia and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter88

Day100

Night50

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,416

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews106

Overall rank#27,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMadame GresHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madame Gres by Grès opens with a sharp burst of canned pineapple, bitter grapefruit, and warm cardamom. The initial fruitiness hits fast before softening into a lush heart of magnolia, peony, and freesia. As the hours pass, the scent settles into a dense base of patchouli, creamy sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and subtle …

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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…

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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, Madame Gres or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 7 categories. Madame Gres is rated 3.89/5 from 747 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Madame Gres for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Madame Gres or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Madame Gres 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame Gres or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Madame Gres 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame Gres and Zen Concentrated smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Grapefruit, Magnolia and Freesia.

Is Madame Gres or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame Gres is the stronger pick. Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame Gres and Zen Concentrated?

Madame Gres has top notes of Pineapple, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Leather. 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.