Fragrance comparison

New York Muse vs Zen Concentrated

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

New York Muse

Parfums Elite

3.7360 votes

Rank #17,693 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Zen Concentrated

Shiseido

4.33162 votes

Rank #25,207 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 7 categories.

New York Muse
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Concentrated
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

New York Muse2/7

Zen Concentrated5/7

Ratings & consensus: Zen Concentrated
Community sentiment: Zen Concentrated
Longevity: Zen Concentrated
Sillage & projection: Zen Concentrated
Value for money: New York Muse
Versatility: Zen Concentrated
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: New York Muse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New York MuseParfums Elite

Zen ConcentratedShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 41%Had 32%Want 27%

4.33/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

Category winnerZen ConcentratedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

62%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

56%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityZen Concentrated

SillageZen Concentrated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNew York MuseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeGardeniaLotus

Heart2-3 hrs

OrchidPeonyViolet

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Top

PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach

Heart

GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet

Base

PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Lotus, Violet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for New York Muse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall71

Winter52

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter88

Day100

Night50

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,693

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew York MuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New York Muse by Parfums Elite delivers a vibrant, easygoing mix of juicy blood orange, watery lotus, and soft gardenia petals right from the first spray. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol rush to burn off. Once the mist settles on skin, a creamy heart of powdery violet, sweet orchid, and lush peony takes ce…

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Shiseido Zen Concentrated introduces itself with a bright, crisp splash of pineapple and grapefruit, backed by the subtle floral sweetness of peach and magnolia. As it develops, the citrus sharpness softens into a dense bouquet of gardenia, hyacinth, and jasmine, creating a rich texture. The base anchors the experienc…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, New York Muse or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 7 categories. New York Muse is rated 3.73/5 from 60 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose New York Muse for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Concentrated for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New York Muse or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, New York Muse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York Muse or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, New York Muse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York Muse and Zen Concentrated smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Lotus, Violet and Patchouli.

Is New York Muse or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. New York Muse suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York Muse and Zen Concentrated?

New York Muse has top notes of Blood Orange, Gardenia and Lotus, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Violet, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Zen Concentrated has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Gardenia, Lotus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Sea water, Virginia Cedar and Incense.