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Strellson No 1 vs Zizonia

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

Updated 444 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Strellson No 1

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Zizonia

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Strellson No 13/6
Zizonia3/6
Ratings & consensus
Strellson No 1
Community sentiment
Strellson No 1
Longevity
Zizonia
Sillage & projection
Zizonia
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Strellson No 1
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Zizonia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Strellson No 1Strellson
ZizoniaPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.06/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
3.78/ 5 · 408 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerStrellson No 1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
61%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

36 votes

30%Love
51%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

308 votes

Category winnerStrellson No 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityZizonia

SillageZizonia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value54
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic88%
earthy77%
citrus65%
warm spicy53%
fresh spicy42%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
woody74%
citrus65%
lavender56%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Virginia CedarBergamotCardamomNeroli
Heart
LavenderCorianderJasmineIris
Base
VetyverPatchouliIncense
Top
CardamomBergamotCorianderOrange
Heart
GingerLavenderNutmegPepperGeraniumCumin
Base
VetyverSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender. 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
Summer89
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night73
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
Category winnerStrellson No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men25
Unisex51
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,663

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerZizoniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Strellson No 1 opens with sharp bergamot, green cardamom, and dry Virginia cedar before settling into a clean herbal core. Crisp coriander and fresh lavender build a structured middle that feels crisp and tailored. As the top notes fade, a soft base of patchouli, smoky incense, and vetiver anchors the wear with subtle…

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Zizonia is a brisk spicy aromatic from Penhaligon's, opening with sharp citrus, cardamom and coriander before settling into ginger, lavender, peppered herbs and dry woods. Reviewers often describe it as smooth, elegant and easy to wear, with a fresh barbershop edge that can lean more androgynous than its official femi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Strellson No 1 or Zizonia?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Strellson No 1 is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes; Zizonia is rated 3.78/5 from 408 votes. Choose Strellson No 1 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zizonia for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Strellson No 1 or Zizonia?

Zizonia lasts longest (Zizonia 61/100, Strellson No 1 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Strellson No 1 or Zizonia?

Zizonia projects furthest (Zizonia 59/100, Strellson No 1 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Strellson No 1 and Zizonia smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender.

Is Strellson No 1 or Zizonia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Strellson No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Zizonia is the stronger pick. Strellson No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Strellson No 1 and Zizonia?

Strellson No 1 has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli and Incense. Zizonia has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Coriander and Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Lavender, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Vetyver, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

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