Fragrance comparison

Mr. Krabs vs Zen Sun for Men 2014

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mr. Krabs

SpongeBob Squarepants

4.78142 votes

Rank #26,034 CitrusGreen

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69%scent match

Closely related

Zen Sun for Men 2014

Shiseido

3.9841 votes

Rank #39,133 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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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 Sun for Men 2014
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mr. Krabs6/7

Zen Sun for Men 20141/7

Ratings & consensus: Mr. Krabs
Community sentiment: Mr. Krabs
Longevity: Mr. Krabs
Sillage & projection: Mr. Krabs
Value for money: Mr. Krabs
Versatility: Zen Sun for Men 2014
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 Sun for Men 2014Shiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 53%

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

34%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMr. KrabsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMr. Krabs

SillageMr. Krabs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMr. KrabsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

green72%

aromatic58%

amber44%

woody30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuBergamotLemon

Heart

MintLavenderAmber

Base

CedarMusk

Top

YuzuWhite Pepper

Heart

MintBergamot

Base

AmberWoodsy Notes

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–

Spring78

Summer100

Fall26

Winter19

Day100

Night17

Category winnerZen Sun for Men 2014Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex39

Women4

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,133

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

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 Sun for Men 2014 opens with a crisp splash of yuzu and white pepper, offering an immediate cooling effect. As the mist settles, a cooling wave of mint and bergamot keeps the profile bright and breezy on hot summer days. The woody notes and amber base ground the scent, preventing it from evaporating into t…

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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 Sun for Men 2014?

Mr. Krabs takes 6 of 7 categories. Mr. Krabs is rated 4.78/5 from 142 votes; Zen Sun for Men 2014 is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Mr. Krabs for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Zen Sun for Men 2014 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Krabs or Zen Sun for Men 2014?

Mr. Krabs lasts longest (Mr. Krabs 92/100, Zen Sun for Men 2014 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Krabs or Zen Sun for Men 2014?

Mr. Krabs projects furthest (Mr. Krabs 91/100, Zen Sun for Men 2014 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Krabs and Zen Sun for Men 2014 smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Bergamot, Mint and Amber.

Is Mr. Krabs or Zen Sun for Men 2014 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen Sun for Men 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Krabs is the stronger pick. Zen Sun for Men 2014 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Krabs and Zen Sun for Men 2014?

Mr. Krabs has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Lavender and Amber, a base of Cedar and Musk. Zen Sun for Men 2014 has top notes of Yuzu and White Pepper, heart notes of Mint and Bergamot, a base of Amber and Woodsy Notes.