Fragrance comparison

Spiritual vs Zion

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,056 ratings analysed

Spiritual

M. Micallef

3.65416 votes

Rank #9,904 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zion

Alexandria Fragrances

4.26640 votes

Rank #1,359 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zion takes 4 of 7 categories.

Spiritual
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Zion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Spiritual3/7

Zion4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SpiritualM. Micallef

ZionAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 640 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerZionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

341 votes

59%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

518 votes

Category winnerZionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySpiritual

SillageSpiritual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value65

Category winnerZionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

animalic69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

fruity56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineCedar

Base

AmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

VetiverBlack CurrantCedarJuniper BerriesPink PepperRoseAppleJasmine

Base

AmbergrisBenzoinLeatherLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar. 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

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSpiritualMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex31

Women62

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#1,359

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerZionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritual by M. Micallef is an amber-forward scent that balances spice with soft florals. It opens with bright bergamot and pink pepper, settling into a heart of jasmine and cedar before resting on a warm base of vanilla, benzoin, and ambergris. This unisex composition works well for evening wear in autumn or winter, …

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Zion opens with a bright grapefruit and citrus rush that feels crisp, aromatic, and immediately uplifting. As it settles, vetiver, cedar, juniper, and a touch of ambery sweetness give it a polished fresh woody profile with more depth than a simple summer citrus. It suits men who like clean, sharp, modern fragrances wi…

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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, Spiritual or Zion?

Zion takes 4 of 7 categories. Spiritual is rated 3.65/5 from 416 votes; Zion is rated 4.26/5 from 640 votes. Choose Spiritual for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Zion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Spiritual or Zion?

Spiritual lasts longest (Spiritual 74/100, Zion 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiritual or Zion?

Spiritual projects furthest (Spiritual 67/100, Zion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiritual and Zion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Spiritual or Zion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spiritual is the stronger pick. For winter, Spiritual is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiritual and Zion?

Spiritual has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. Zion has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Black Currant, Cedar and Juniper Berries, a base of Ambergris, Benzoin, Leather and Labdanum.