Fragrance comparison

Magnetic for Her vs Zen

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 5,834 ratings analysed

Magnetic for Her

Mexx

3.60173 votes

Rank #34,780 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zen

Shiseido

4.075,661 votes

Rank #23,913 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen takes 6 of 7 categories.

Magnetic for Her
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Zen
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Magnetic for Her1/7

Zen6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnetic for HerMexx

ZenShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 5,661 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerZenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

38%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

5,661 votes

Category winnerZenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityZen

SillageZen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMagnetic for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity83%

woody65%

aquatic48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red Apple

Heart

Floral NotesLotus

Base

Sandalwood

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose

Heart

FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine

InformationalShared notesRed Apple 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,913

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnetic for Her is a light floral fruity scent built around crisp red apple, watery lotus and soft sandalwood. It opens fresh and slightly juicy, then settles into a clean floral-woody skin scent with a gentle aquatic feel. It suits everyday wear more than statement use, especially in spring or mild weather. If you l…

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Shiseido Zen opens with a sharp, fizzy splash of grapefruit and pineapple that feels bright and energetic. As it settles, the initial citrus bite softens into a clean floral heart dominated by freesia and red apple. It carries a breezy, watery texture rather than a heavy sweetness, making it particularly refreshing du…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magnetic for Her or Zen?

Zen takes 6 of 7 categories. Magnetic for Her is rated 3.60/5 from 173 votes; Zen is rated 4.07/5 from 5,661 votes. Choose Magnetic for Her for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Zen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnetic for Her or Zen?

Zen lasts longest (Zen 65/100, Magnetic for Her 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnetic for Her or Zen?

Zen projects furthest (Zen 58/100, Magnetic for Her 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnetic for Her and Zen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Apple and Lotus.

Is Magnetic for Her or Zen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnetic for Her and Zen?

Magnetic for Her has top notes of Red Apple, heart notes of Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Sandalwood. Zen has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Amber.