Fragrance comparison

Ultimate Zest vs Witch

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Ultimate Zest

Parfums Vintage

4.673 votes

Rank #42,089 WoodyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Witch

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #79,494 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Ultimate Zest
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Witch
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Ultimate Zest1/2

Witch1/2

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): Witch
Fragranxe ranking: Ultimate Zest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ultimate ZestParfums Vintage

WitchG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

camphor88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

citrus53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

EucalyptusAustralian SandalwoodGingerMandarin OrangeVineCascaloneJuniperMuskIndian SandalwoodPink GrapefruitFrankincenseAmbrocenide

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesElemi resinPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerWitchLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#79,494

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUltimate ZestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ultimate Zest by Parfums Vintage is a brisk woody aromatic fragrance that combines sharp citrus oils with crisp herbal and coniferous undertones. The opening introduces pink grapefruit, kaffir lime, citron, and mandarin orange, accented by a cool burst of eucalyptus, aldehydes, and gin-soaked juniper berries. As the i…

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Witch by G Parfums is an assertive green chypre built on striking botanical contrasts. You get an immediate flash of sharp galbanum, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before the composition settles. It smells earthy, herbal, and unapologetically crisp. A surprising bite of tart pineapple cuts right through dr…

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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, Ultimate Zest or Witch?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Ultimate Zest is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Witch is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ultimate Zest for a woody and camphor character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Witch for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Do Ultimate Zest and Witch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange.

Is Ultimate Zest or Witch better for summer or winter?

Ultimate Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ultimate Zest and Witch?

Ultimate Zest features Eucalyptus, Australian Sandalwood, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Vine. Witch features Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Elemi resin, Pineapple and Patchouli.