Fragrance comparison

Sensuel vs Zut

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Sensuel

Vicky Tiel

3.9315 votes

Rank #22,128 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Zut

Schiaparelli

3.7972 votes

Rank #11,088 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zut
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sensuel2/4

Zut2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SensuelVicky Tiel

ZutSchiaparelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

3.79/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

Category winnerSensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

35%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityZut

SillageSensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

green77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetyverSandalwoodMarigoldGreen NotesJasminePepperRaspberryVioletMuskVanilleCyclamenGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

Orris RootJasmineLime (Linden) BlossomMarigoldCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodIncenseVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Marigold, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer25

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring61

Summer17

Fall100

Winter78

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,088

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerZutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vicky Tiel Sensuel opens with a burst of sweet raspberry and green leaves, settling into a powdery floral blend of violet, gardenia, and marigold. A woody base of sandalwood and vetiver grounds the initial sweetness, making it a solid choice for spring days when you want something clean yet earthy on your skin.

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Zut by Schiaparelli is a potent floriental that opens with tangy black currant and ylang-ylang. As it develops, notes of orris root and jasmine create a powdery, sweet heart over a base of incense and sandalwood. It is a bold, nostalgic scent that suits those who enjoy vintage-leaning compositions during cool autumn d…

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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, Sensuel or Zut?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sensuel is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; Zut is rated 3.79/5 from 72 votes. Choose Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zut for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensuel or Zut?

Zut lasts longest (Zut 75/100, Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensuel or Zut?

Sensuel projects furthest (Sensuel 71/100, Zut 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensuel and Zut smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Marigold, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Sensuel or Zut better for summer or winter?

Sensuel suits daytime wear; Zut suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensuel and Zut?

Sensuel features Vetyver, Sandalwood, Marigold, Green Notes and Jasmine. Zut has top notes of Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Marigold, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.