Fragrance comparison

Pretty Trendy vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 262 ratings analysed

Pretty Trendy

Avon

3.6988 votes

Rank #17,830 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Zanzibar

Mahogany

3.90174 votes

Rank #10,917 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zanzibar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pretty Trendy
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Pretty Trendy1/7

Zanzibar6/7

Ratings & consensus: Zanzibar
Community sentiment: Zanzibar
Longevity: Zanzibar
Sillage & projection: Zanzibar
Value for money: Pretty Trendy
Versatility: Zanzibar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zanzibar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pretty TrendyAvon

ZanzibarMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 30%Had 56%Want 13%

3.90/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerZanzibarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

Category winnerZanzibarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityZanzibar

SillageZanzibar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPretty TrendyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

floral65%

white floral53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Raspberry LeafFreesia

Heart

JasmineLily

Base

Vanilla

Top

AldehydesPetitgrainMandarin OrangeFreesiaBasil

Heart

CarnationMarigoldRoseOrange BlossomJasmineCorianderLily

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Jasmine, Lily and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZanzibarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#10,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerZanzibarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pretty Trendy by Avon opens with a sharp burst of raspberry leaf and freesia, settling into a heart of jasmine and lily. This floral fragrance relies on a sweet vanilla base that anchors the composition. It functions as a casual, day-to-day scent for spring weather, suited for those who prefer uncomplicated, sweet flo…

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Zanzibar by Mahogany is a vintage-style floral fragrance for women that relies heavily on aldehydes and a classic white floral blend. It opens with sharp, green citrus notes before settling into a powdery, carnation-heavy heart on a base of warm sandalwood and vanilla. It is a nostalgic scent best worn in crisp autumn…

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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, Pretty Trendy or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar takes 6 of 7 categories. Pretty Trendy is rated 3.69/5 from 88 votes; Zanzibar is rated 3.90/5 from 174 votes. Choose Pretty Trendy for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Zanzibar for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pretty Trendy or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar lasts longest (Zanzibar 69/100, Pretty Trendy 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pretty Trendy or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar projects furthest (Zanzibar 63/100, Pretty Trendy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pretty Trendy and Zanzibar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Jasmine, Lily and Vanilla.

Is Pretty Trendy or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pretty Trendy is the stronger pick. For winter, Zanzibar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pretty Trendy and Zanzibar?

Pretty Trendy has top notes of Raspberry Leaf and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily, a base of Vanilla. Zanzibar has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.