Fragrance comparison

Vanitas vs Zen Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,959 ratings analysed

6 wins

Vanitas

Versace

3.852,710 votes

Rank #26,721 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Zen Eau de Parfum

Shiseido

3.86249 votes

Rank #29,158 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanitas takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vanitas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Vanitas6/7

Zen Eau de Parfum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Vanitas
Community sentiment: Vanitas
Longevity: Vanitas
Sillage & projection: Zen Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Vanitas
Versatility: Vanitas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanitas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanitasVersace

Zen Eau de ParfumShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 2,710 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%

Category winnerVanitasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,710 votes

30%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerVanitasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVanitas

SillageZen Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value46

Category winnerVanitasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

powdery74%

tuberose65%

sweet56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarTonka Bean

Top

FreesiaCitrusesLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Almond BlossomLotusTuberoseMimosaJasmineRose

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Freesia and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Vanitas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVanitasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,721

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanitasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Vanitas centers on a bright wash of zesty lime paired with clean tropical petals. The first spray releases a tart, sunlit citrus that cuts through morning air without any sugary stickiness. Within twenty minutes, creamy tiare flower and dewy freesia soften the edges into a pristine, white-petaled floral bouque…

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Shiseido Zen Eau de Parfum 2010 opens with a crisp burst of tart freesia and bright lime. Unlike the golden cube of the original version, this purple-bottled limited edition leans heavily into a cool floral structure that feels refreshing on hot summer nights. As the scent warms on your skin, the sharp citrus edge shi…

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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, Vanitas or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Vanitas takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanitas is rated 3.85/5 from 2,710 votes; Zen Eau de Parfum is rated 3.86/5 from 249 votes. Choose Vanitas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vanitas or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Vanitas lasts longest (Vanitas 63/100, Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanitas or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100, Vanitas 58/100 for sillage.

Do Vanitas and Zen Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.

Is Vanitas or Zen Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanitas is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanitas is the stronger pick. Vanitas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanitas and Zen Eau de Parfum?

Vanitas has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. Zen Eau de Parfum has top notes of Freesia, Citruses, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Lotus, Tuberose and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.