Fragrance comparison

Philosophy of Zen vs Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Philosophy of Zen

Mith

4.6517 votes

Rank #30,589 FloralGreen

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25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil

Majid Muzaffar Iterji

5.001 votes

Rank #59,180 FloralAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil takes 2 of 3 categories.

Philosophy of Zen
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Philosophy of Zen1/3

Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil
Sillage & projection: Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Philosophy of Zen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Philosophy of ZenMith

Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood OilMajid Muzaffar Iterji

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.65/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySuper Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil

SillageSuper Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

rose56%

floral100%

aquatic83%

ozonic65%

herbal48%

honey30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitGreen TeaCarrot

Heart

LotusHyacinthPeonyGreen MangoCalamus

Base

AmbergrisIncenseMineral notesSycamore

Top15 to 30 minutes

ChamomileGreen Tea

Heart2 to 4 hours

Honey

Base8 to 12+ hours

Lotus

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea and Lotus. Durations are only published for Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall91

Winter27

Day100

Night27

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex44

Women38

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,589

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhilosophy of ZenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Philosophy of Zen opens with brisk grapefruit and green tea, then settles into a watery floral heart with lotus, peony and a slightly tart green mango twist. It smells clean, green and polished rather than sharp. On skin, the dry-down turns smoother and more mineral, with soft incense and ambergris adding depth. It su…

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Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil by Majid Muzaffar Iterji is an unusual artisanal oud oil that breaks away from typical dark, smoky profiles. It opens with the soothing, dry aroma of wild chamomile and the brisk freshness of sweet green tea. As it settles onto the skin, golden clover honey introduces a natural s…

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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, Philosophy of Zen or Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil?

Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil takes 2 of 3 categories. Philosophy of Zen is rated 4.65/5 from 17 votes; Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Philosophy of Zen for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Philosophy of Zen or Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil?

Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil lasts longest (Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil 100/100, Philosophy of Zen 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Philosophy of Zen or Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil?

Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil projects furthest (Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil 100/100, Philosophy of Zen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Philosophy of Zen and Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Green Tea and Lotus.

Is Philosophy of Zen or Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil better for summer or winter?

Philosophy of Zen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Philosophy of Zen and Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil?

Philosophy of Zen has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Tea and Carrot, heart notes of Lotus, Hyacinth, Peony and Green Mango, a base of Ambergris, Incense, Mineral notes and Sycamore. Super Cambodian Malaysian Agarwood Oil has top notes of Chamomile and Green Tea, heart notes of Honey, a base of Lotus.