Satomi Green vs Zen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Satomi Green takes 4 of 7 categories.
Satomi GreenChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ZenChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Satomi Green4/7
Zen3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen
- Community sentiment
- Satomi Green
- Longevity
- Zen
- Sillage & projection
- Satomi Green
- Value for money
- Satomi Green
- Versatility
- Satomi Green
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Satomi GreenParfums GentyZenShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 15%Had 62%Want 23%
4.07/ 5 · 5,661 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerZenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate3%Love
83%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
38%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
5,661 votes
Category winnerSatomi GreenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZen
SillageSatomi Green
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSatomi GreenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothozonic100%
aquatic92%
woody84%
floral77%
fruity69%
musky61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral84%
patchouli77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotGrapefruitFreesiaOrange
Heart2-3 hrs
WatermelonLotusPomegranateLily-of-the-ValleyPineapple
Base4-6 hrs
MuskCedarSandalwood
Top
GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose
Heart
FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Freesia and Orange. Durations are only published for Satomi Green, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer55
Fall18
Winter0
Day100
Night9
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSatomi GreenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,890
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,931
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSatomi Green by Parfums Genty delivers an ultra-refreshing blast of crisp fruit and dew-soaked petals. It opens fast. Sparkling bergamot and bitter grapefruit splash across a tender freesia note, cutting through stagnant warm air. Within ten minutes, juicy watermelon and watery lotus take over the heart, backed by a g…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Satomi Green or Zen?
Satomi Green takes 4 of 7 categories. Satomi Green is rated 3.80/5 from 30 votes; Zen is rated 4.07/5 from 5,661 votes. Choose Satomi Green for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Satomi Green or Zen?
Zen lasts longest (Zen 65/100, Satomi Green 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Satomi Green or Zen?
Satomi Green projects furthest (Satomi Green 67/100, Zen 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Satomi Green and Zen smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Freesia and Orange.
Is Satomi Green or Zen better for summer or winter?
For summer, Satomi Green is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen is the stronger pick. Satomi Green suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Satomi Green and Zen?
Satomi Green has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Freesia and Orange, heart notes of Watermelon, Lotus, Pomegranate and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.
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