Nilang 2011 vs Zen Concentrated
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 7 categories.
Nilang 2011Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Zen ConcentratedChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nilang 20112/7
Zen Concentrated5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen Concentrated
- Community sentiment
- Zen Concentrated
- Longevity
- Zen Concentrated
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Concentrated
- Value for money
- Nilang 2011
- Versatility
- Zen Concentrated
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nilang 2011
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nilang 2011LaliqueZen ConcentratedShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 724 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
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 hate24%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
724 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
Category winners
LongevityZen Concentrated
SillageZen Concentrated
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNilang 2011Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
floral61%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MelonPeachLotusMandarin Orange
Heart
CloveBlueberryJasmineFreesia
Base
PatchouliVanilleSweet NotesMuskAmberSandalwood
Top
PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach
Heart
GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet
Base
PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber
InformationalShared notesPeach, Lotus, Jasmine and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring90
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter88
Day100
Night50
Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,765
PerfumerChristiane Plos
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#27,508
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNilang 2011Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLalique Nilang 2011 opens with a watery splash of cantaloupe melon and peach, backed by a soft, misty lotus note. It is a modern reboot of the 1990s aquatic trend, but Christiane Plos anchors the fruitiness with a surprisingly dark patchouli and warm praline base. This contrast prevents the scent from becoming a simpl…
Reviews →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…
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, Nilang 2011 or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated takes 5 of 7 categories. Nilang 2011 is rated 3.82/5 from 724 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Nilang 2011 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Nilang 2011 or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Nilang 2011 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nilang 2011 or Zen Concentrated?
Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Nilang 2011 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nilang 2011 and Zen Concentrated smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and patchouli accords. Common notes include Peach, Lotus, Jasmine and Freesia.
Is Nilang 2011 or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?
For summer, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. For winter, Nilang 2011 is the stronger pick. Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nilang 2011 and Zen Concentrated?
Nilang 2011 has top notes of Melon, Peach, Lotus and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Blueberry, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Vanille, Sweet Notes 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.
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