Fragrance comparison

Silky Lotus vs Zeno

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Zeno

Maison Alhambra

3.91106 votes

Rank #7,918 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zeno takes 4 of 4 categories.

Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zeno
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Silky Lotus0/4

Zeno4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silky LotusChaque Jour

ZenoMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.91/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

48%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityZeno

SillageZeno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value85

Category winnerZenoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite Musk

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPineappleOrangeRose

Heart

HyacinthLotusLily of the ValleyAppleFreesiaIrisGardeniaViolet

Base

PinePatchouliWhite MuskCedarAmberIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hyacinth, Lotus and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Silky Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerZenoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

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Zeno by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for women. This scent opens with a burst of grapefruit, pineapple, and bergamot, softening into a lush heart of iris, violet, and lily of the valley. It settles into an earthy, resinous base of pine, patchouli, and incense, making it a versatile choice for…

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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, Silky Lotus or Zeno?

Zeno takes 4 of 4 categories. Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Zeno is rated 3.91/5 from 106 votes. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zeno for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Silky Lotus or Zeno?

They last about the same: Zeno 61/100, Silky Lotus 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Silky Lotus or Zeno?

Projection is very close: Zeno 51/100, Silky Lotus 50/100 for sillage.

Do Silky Lotus and Zeno smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hyacinth, Lotus and Lily of the Valley.

Is Silky Lotus or Zeno better for summer or winter?

Silky Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silky Lotus and Zeno?

Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk. Zeno has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Apple, a base of Pine, Patchouli, White Musk and Cedar.