Fragrance comparison

Summer 12.0 vs Fenome

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

1 wins

Summer 12.0

Zara

4.0012 votes

Rank #38,935 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Fenome

Sensoria

4.502 votes

Rank #60,257 PatchouliLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 12.0 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Summer 12.0
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fenome
Choose it for a patchouli and leather character. Best in summer.

Summer 12.01/1

Fenome0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer 12.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer 12.0Zara

FenomeSensoria

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

patchouli100%

leather92%

oud84%

balsamic77%

earthy69%

musky61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomAppleBergamotGrapefruitMint

Heart

PetitgrainWatery NotesRosemaryVetiver

Base

Tonka BeanMuskCedar

Top

GrapefruitSaffronLavenderBergamotCinnamonAppleCardamom

Heart

OudTobaccoCashmeranGeraniumCedar

Base

PatchouliLeatherVanillaMuskWoody NotesVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer100

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night38

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,257

PerfumerRashed Ansari

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 12.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer 12.0 by Zara opens with a fast burst of tart grapefruit, sharp bergamot, and a cool snap of mint. Green apple and spicy cardamom sit right behind the citrus, creating a crisp, energetic top layer that feels made for bright daylight. As the sharp opening quietens, watery notes merge with herbal petitgrain and d…

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Sensoria Fenome blends warm spices with deep, earthbound textures. It starts with sharp citrus and saffron, then moves into a dry cedar and tobacco heart. The base settles into a heavy, dark blend of patchouli and leather. It offers a warm, woody experience for cool weather and evening wear.

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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, Summer 12.0 or Fenome?

Summer 12.0 takes 1 of 1 categories. Summer 12.0 is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Fenome is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Summer 12.0 for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fenome for a patchouli and leather character. Best in summer.

Do Summer 12.0 and Fenome smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Summer 12.0 or Fenome better for summer or winter?

Summer 12.0 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer 12.0 and Fenome?

Summer 12.0 has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Petitgrain, Watery Notes, Rosemary and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar. Fenome has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Oud, Tobacco, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Vanilla and Musk.