Fragrance comparison

Tom Wolfe #234 vs Zero

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tom Wolfe #234

Illuminum

4.2114 votes

Rank #39,392 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Zero

RisingWave

4.673 votes

Rank #49,914 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tom Wolfe #234 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tom Wolfe #234
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Zero
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tom Wolfe #2343/4

Zero0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tom Wolfe #234
Value for money: Tom Wolfe #234
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tom Wolfe #234

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tom Wolfe #234Illuminum

ZeroRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTom Wolfe #234

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFennel

Heart

GeraniumNeroli

Base

Pine TreeAmber

Top

Green AppleBergamotPineapple blossom

Heart

Sea waterGeraniumNeroliCoriander

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Wolfe #234 is a bright, aromatic woody scent that leans citrusy and green, with a noticeable fennel lift and a clean, outdoorsy base. One wearer even described a fizzy yuzu and lemon-like start, then fennel with fresh greenness and a tea-ish hint. If you like crisp, modern aromatics that stay easy to wear, it is w…

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Zero opens with crisp green apple and bergamot, then settles into a fresh aquatic mix with neroli, geranium, and light woods. It reads clean, fruity, and breezy rather than heavy or sweet. The soft musk, cedar, and amber base keeps it easy to wear in warm weather, especially for daytime. If you like airy, modern unise…

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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, Tom Wolfe #234 or Zero?

Tom Wolfe #234 takes 3 of 4 categories. Tom Wolfe #234 is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Zero is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Tom Wolfe #234 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Zero for a fruity and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tom Wolfe #234 or Zero?

They last about the same: Tom Wolfe #234 53/100, Zero 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tom Wolfe #234 or Zero?

Tom Wolfe #234 projects furthest (Tom Wolfe #234 58/100, Zero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tom Wolfe #234 and Zero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber.

Is Tom Wolfe #234 or Zero better for summer or winter?

Tom Wolfe #234 suits day or night wear; Zero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tom Wolfe #234 and Zero?

Tom Wolfe #234 has top notes of Bergamot and Fennel, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Pine Tree and Amber. Zero has top notes of Green Apple, Bergamot and Pineapple blossom, heart notes of Sea water, Geranium, Neroli and Coriander, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.