Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #19,058 White FloralViolet
Mon Bouquet vs Zen Summer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Summer takes 4 of 7 categories.
Mon BouquetChoose it for a white floral and violet 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.
Mon Bouquet3/7
Zen Summer4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen Summer
- Community sentiment
- Zen Summer
- Longevity
- Zen Summer
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Summer
- Value for money
- Mon Bouquet
- Versatility
- Mon Bouquet
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mon Bouquet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mon BouquetPrincesse Marina De BourbonZen SummerShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 299 votes
Have 27%Had 52%Want 21%
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 hate19%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
299 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 winnerMon BouquetBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
violet92%
powdery84%
iris77%
fresh69%
floral61%
fruity100%
citrus92%
floral84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
VioletGrapefruit
Heart2 to 4 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaRose
Base3 to 6 hours
IrisPeach
Top
GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantPeachGreen Apple
Heart
FreesiaLotusGardeniaRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
RaspberryMuskVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Rose. Durations are only published for Mon Bouquet, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer100
Fall26
Winter22
Day100
Night19
Spring74
Summer100
Fall0
Winter4
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMon BouquetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,058
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#32,290
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMon BouquetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMon Bouquet by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume that blends crisp citrus with romantic garden florals and a soft powder base. The scent begins with tart grapefruit paired with sweet violet, creating an energetic yet delicate opening. As the initial brightness settles, a lush bouquet of gar…
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, Mon Bouquet or Zen Summer?
Zen Summer takes 4 of 7 categories. Mon Bouquet is rated 3.65/5 from 299 votes; Zen Summer is rated 4.16/5 from 92 votes. Choose Mon Bouquet for a white floral and violet 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, Mon Bouquet or Zen Summer?
Zen Summer lasts longest (Zen Summer 64/100, Mon Bouquet 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mon Bouquet or Zen Summer?
Projection is very close: Zen Summer 65/100, Mon Bouquet 64/100 for sillage.
Do Mon Bouquet and Zen Summer smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Rose.
Is Mon Bouquet or Zen Summer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mon Bouquet is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Bouquet is the stronger pick. Mon Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mon Bouquet and Zen Summer?
Mon Bouquet has top notes of Violet and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Iris and Peach. 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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