Fragrance comparison

Pink Rock vs Zen Summer

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Pink Rock

Ulric de Varens · 2013

4.502 votes

Rank #57,086 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Zen Summer

Shiseido

4.1692 votes

Rank #30,427 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Summer takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pink Rock
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Summer
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Pink Rock1/4

Zen Summer3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zen Summer
Sillage & projection: Zen Summer
Value for money: Pink Rock
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zen Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink RockUlric de Varens

Zen SummerShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.16/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

41%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityZen Summer

SillageZen Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPink RockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose88%

floral77%

sweet65%

white floral53%

woody42%

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmineLotus

Base3-5 hrs

RaspberryPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantPeachGreen Apple

Heart

FreesiaLotusGardeniaRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryMuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Lotus and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Pink Rock, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring74

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 44%Work 23%Date 18%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZen SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pink Rock by Ulric de Varens greets you with a sharp blast of tart black currant and tangy bergamot. The alcohol evaporates in under two minutes. Once dry, the fruit smells like chilled berry juice on a clean kitchen counter. A dewy layer of pink rose and aquatic lotus keeps the sweetness light and watery. You will no…

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Shiseido Zen Summer launches with a crisp, dew-dappled brightness that instantly cuts through oppressive humidity. The initial spray delivers a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bitter grapefruit, softened slightly by the green crunch of apple. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the sharp citrus edge yields to a ser…

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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, Pink Rock or Zen Summer?

Zen Summer takes 3 of 4 categories. Pink Rock is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Zen Summer is rated 4.16/5 from 92 votes. Choose Pink Rock for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Summer for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Pink Rock or Zen Summer?

Zen Summer lasts longest (Zen Summer 64/100, Pink Rock 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Rock or Zen Summer?

Zen Summer projects furthest (Zen Summer 65/100, Pink Rock 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Rock and Zen Summer smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Lotus and Raspberry.

Is Pink Rock or Zen Summer better for summer or winter?

Pink Rock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Rock and Zen Summer?

Pink Rock has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Raspberry and Patchouli. Zen Summer has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Lotus, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.