Fragrance comparison

Renshaw vs Zen

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 5,662 ratings analysed

2 wins

Renshaw

Murdock London

4.001 votes

Rank #64,222 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Zen

Shiseido

4.075,661 votes

Rank #24,962 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renshaw takes 2 of 3 categories.

Renshaw
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Renshaw2/3

Zen1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RenshawMurdock London

ZenShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.07/ 5 · 5,661 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

5,661 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRenshaw

SillageRenshaw

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

citrus69%

violet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyBig StrawberryJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskWhite Woods

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose

Heart

FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Sicilian Bergamot, Violet and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Renshaw, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,962

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murdock London Renshaw brings a bright splash of Sicilian bergamot and bitter grapefruit across crisp garden florals. The initial spray crackles with energetic citrus oil before unfolding into creamy gardenia petals, soft violet, and an unexpected hint of sweet summer strawberry. It dries down into clean white woods a…

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Shiseido Zen opens with a sharp, fizzy splash of grapefruit and pineapple that feels bright and energetic. As it settles, the initial citrus bite softens into a clean floral heart dominated by freesia and red apple. It carries a breezy, watery texture rather than a heavy sweetness, making it particularly refreshing du…

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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, Renshaw or Zen?

Renshaw takes 2 of 3 categories. Renshaw is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Zen is rated 4.07/5 from 5,661 votes. Choose Renshaw for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Renshaw or Zen?

Renshaw lasts longest (Renshaw 100/100, Zen 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Renshaw or Zen?

Renshaw projects furthest (Renshaw 70/100, Zen 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Renshaw and Zen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sicilian Bergamot, Violet and Gardenia.

Is Renshaw or Zen better for summer or winter?

Renshaw suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Renshaw and Zen?

Renshaw has top notes of Grapefruit and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Big Strawberry, a base of Musk and White Woods. Zen has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Amber.