Fragrance comparison

Mila Schön (Original) vs Zero Plus Masculine

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 790 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mila Schön (Original)

Mila Schön

4.3260 votes

Rank #28,524 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Zero Plus Masculine

Diesel

3.44730 votes

Rank #29,779 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mila Schön (Original)
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zero Plus Masculine
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mila Schön (Original)6/7

Zero Plus Masculine1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mila Schön (Original)
Community sentiment: Mila Schön (Original)
Longevity: Mila Schön (Original)
Sillage & projection: Mila Schön (Original)
Value for money: Zero Plus Masculine
Versatility: Mila Schön (Original)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mila Schön (Original)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mila Schön (Original)Mila Schön

Zero Plus MasculineDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

3.44/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 38%Had 50%Want 12%

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

19%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

730 votes

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityMila Schön (Original)

SillageMila Schön (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value78

Category winnerZero Plus MasculineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum

Heart

CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant

Base

oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCardamomAniseOrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CinnamonRoseVioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaMuskAmberHeliotropePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Zero Plus Masculine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter65

Day83

Night100

Spring30

Summer15

Fall75

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…

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Zero Plus Masculine by Diesel is a warm, spicy oriental woody cologne built around an assertive rush of holiday spices and sweet amber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of nutmeg, anise, and cardamom, cut through by brisk bergamot and bright orange. As the initial sharpness calms, a heavy heart of ground cinnamon bl…

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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, Mila Schön (Original) or Zero Plus Masculine?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 6 of 7 categories. Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes; Zero Plus Masculine is rated 3.44/5 from 730 votes. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zero Plus Masculine for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mila Schön (Original) or Zero Plus Masculine?

Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, Zero Plus Masculine 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mila Schön (Original) or Zero Plus Masculine?

Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, Zero Plus Masculine 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mila Schön (Original) and Zero Plus Masculine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Mila Schön (Original) or Zero Plus Masculine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mila Schön (Original) is the stronger pick. For winter, Zero Plus Masculine is the stronger pick. Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear; Zero Plus Masculine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mila Schön (Original) and Zero Plus Masculine?

Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Zero Plus Masculine has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Anise and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Heliotrope.