Marina Blue vs Zen Summer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Summer takes 4 of 7 categories.
Marina BlueChoose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zen SummerChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Marina Blue3/7
Zen Summer4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen Summer
- Community sentiment
- Zen Summer
- Longevity
- Zen Summer
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Summer
- Value for money
- Marina Blue
- Versatility
- Marina Blue
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marina Blue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marina BluePrincesse Marina De BourbonZen SummerShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 26%Had 33%Want 42%
4.16/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%
Category winnerZen SummerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
64%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
125 votes
41%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
Category winnerZen SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZen Summer
SillageZen Summer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarina BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
floral92%
aquatic84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
ozonic61%
fruity100%
citrus92%
floral84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Amalfi LemonMelonGranny Smith applePear
Heart2 to 3 hours
LotusFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarAmberMusk
Top
GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantPeachGreen Apple
Heart
FreesiaLotusGardeniaRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
RaspberryMuskVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lotus, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Marina Blue, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall18
Winter8
Day100
Night13
Spring74
Summer100
Fall0
Winter4
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMarina BlueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,635
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#32,290
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMarina BlueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarina Blue by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, watery floral fruity fragrance designed for bright, casual wear. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, Granny Smith apple, juicy pear, and sweet melon. As the tart fruitiness softens, the heart brings a calming wash of watery lotus, freesia, lily-of-t…
Reviews →Shiseido Zen Summer launches with a crisp, dew-dappled brightness that instantly cuts through oppressive humidity. The initial spray delivers a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bitter grapefruit, softened slightly by the green crunch of apple. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the sharp citrus edge yields to a ser…
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, Marina Blue or Zen Summer?
Zen Summer takes 4 of 7 categories. Marina Blue is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes; Zen Summer is rated 4.16/5 from 92 votes. Choose Marina Blue for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zen Summer for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Marina Blue or Zen Summer?
Zen Summer lasts longest (Zen Summer 64/100, Marina Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marina Blue or Zen Summer?
Zen Summer projects furthest (Zen Summer 65/100, Marina Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marina Blue and Zen Summer smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lotus, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Marina Blue or Zen Summer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marina Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Marina Blue is the stronger pick. Marina Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marina Blue and Zen Summer?
Marina Blue has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Melon, Granny Smith apple and Pear, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Musk. Zen Summer has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Lotus, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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