Fragrance comparison

Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum vs Zen Concentrated

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 527 ratings analysed

Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence

4.09365 votes

Rank #8,413 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Zen Concentrated

Shiseido

4.33162 votes

Rank #24,961 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Concentrated takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on 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.

Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum1/7

Zen Concentrated6/7

Ratings & consensus: Zen Concentrated
Community sentiment: Zen Concentrated
Longevity: Zen Concentrated
Sillage & projection: Zen Concentrated
Value for money: Zen Concentrated
Versatility: Zen Concentrated
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pivoine Flora Eau de ParfumL'Occitane en Provence

Zen ConcentratedShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 365 votes

Have 40%Had 33%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

32%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

365 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityZen Concentrated

SillageZen Concentrated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value53

Category winnerZen ConcentratedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh86%

citrus72%

rose58%

powdery44%

green30%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyMagnoliaViolet

Base5-7 hrs

VanilleMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach

Heart

GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet

Base

PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Magnolia and Violet. Durations are only published for Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter88

Day100

Night50

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#24,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPivoine Flora Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum is an ode to fresh spring blooms. It opens with an immediate snap of green notes, tart pink grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot. The citrus punch is fleeting. Within fifteen minutes, the real star takes over. A dewy bouquet of pink peony unfurls alongside creamy magnol…

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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, Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated takes 6 of 7 categories. Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum is rated 4.09/5 from 365 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum for a floral and fresh character. Wins on 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, Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum or Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum and Zen Concentrated smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Magnolia and Violet.

Is Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum or Zen Concentrated better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum and Zen Concentrated?

Pivoine Flora Eau de Parfum has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia and Violet, a base of Vanille, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 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.