Fragrance comparison

Mr. Krabs vs Zen for Men Sun

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mr. Krabs

SpongeBob Squarepants

4.78142 votes

Rank #26,034 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Zen for Men Sun

Shiseido

3.8457 votes

Rank #36,935 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr. Krabs takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mr. Krabs
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Zen for Men Sun
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mr. Krabs6/7

Zen for Men Sun1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mr. Krabs
Community sentiment: Mr. Krabs
Longevity: Mr. Krabs
Sillage & projection: Mr. Krabs
Value for money: Mr. Krabs
Versatility: Zen for Men Sun
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mr. Krabs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr. KrabsSpongeBob Squarepants

Zen for Men SunShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

3.84/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

Category winnerMr. KrabsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

90%Love

4%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

16%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerMr. KrabsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMr. Krabs

SillageMr. Krabs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMr. KrabsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuBergamotLemon

Heart

MintLavenderAmber

Base

CedarMusk

Top

YuzuMintPearBergamot

Heart

VioletWhite Pepper

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Bergamot, Mint and Amber. 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

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall15

Winter10

Day100

Night17

Category winnerZen for Men SunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex39

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMr. KrabsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr. Krabs by SpongeBob Squarepants is an upbeat, crisp citrus aromatic cologne that opens with a bright splash of yuzu, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot. It quickly settles into a cooling heart of garden mint and herbal lavender, grounded by a clean cedarwood base and a touch of warm amber. The overall scent feels like…

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Shiseido Zen for Men Sun starts with a bright splash of yuzu and crisp pear, giving a wet, citrusy feel that works well in hot weather. The scent quickly settles into a clean mint and violet blend, maintaining its fresh character. It finishes on a warm cedar base that stays close to the skin, keeping the scent grounde…

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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, Mr. Krabs or Zen for Men Sun?

Mr. Krabs takes 6 of 7 categories. Mr. Krabs is rated 4.78/5 from 142 votes; Zen for Men Sun is rated 3.84/5 from 57 votes. Choose Mr. Krabs for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Zen for Men Sun for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Krabs or Zen for Men Sun?

Mr. Krabs lasts longest (Mr. Krabs 92/100, Zen for Men Sun 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Krabs or Zen for Men Sun?

Mr. Krabs projects furthest (Mr. Krabs 91/100, Zen for Men Sun 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Krabs and Zen for Men Sun smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Bergamot, Mint and Amber.

Is Mr. Krabs or Zen for Men Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen for Men Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Krabs is the stronger pick. Zen for Men Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Krabs and Zen for Men Sun?

Mr. Krabs has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Lavender and Amber, a base of Cedar and Musk. Zen for Men Sun has top notes of Yuzu, Mint, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet and White Pepper, a base of Cedar and Amber.