Fragrance comparison

Version Wood vs Zen for Men White Heat Edition

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zen for Men White Heat Edition

Shiseido

4.11208 votes

Rank #27,974 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen for Men White Heat Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen for Men White Heat Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Version Wood1/5

Zen for Men White Heat Edition4/5

Ratings & consensus: Zen for Men White Heat Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zen for Men White Heat Edition
Sillage & projection: Zen for Men White Heat Edition
Value for money: Version Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zen for Men White Heat Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version WoodUlric de Varens

Zen for Men White Heat EditionShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

4.11/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%

Category winnerZen for Men White Heat EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

38%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

208 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityZen for Men White Heat Edition

SillageZen for Men White Heat Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVersion WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

woody61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

MinthassakuGranny Smith appleLime

Heart

JuniperRhododendronCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodWormwoodSage

InformationalShared notesMint, Lime, Sage and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Version Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Spring86

Summer100

Fall30

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZen for Men White Heat EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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Shiseido Zen for Men White Heat Edition opens with a blast of icy mint and sour lime, cut by the distinct green sweetness of hassaku fruit. As it settles onto the skin, the initial sharpness shifts into an aromatic, slightly bitter herbal blend, where juniper and wormwood create a clean, cold texture. It feels like st…

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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, Version Wood or Zen for Men White Heat Edition?

Zen for Men White Heat Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Zen for Men White Heat Edition is rated 4.11/5 from 208 votes. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen for Men White Heat Edition for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Version Wood or Zen for Men White Heat Edition?

Zen for Men White Heat Edition lasts longest (Zen for Men White Heat Edition 62/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Wood or Zen for Men White Heat Edition?

Zen for Men White Heat Edition projects furthest (Zen for Men White Heat Edition 60/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Wood and Zen for Men White Heat Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lime, Sage and Sandalwood.

Is Version Wood or Zen for Men White Heat Edition better for summer or winter?

Version Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Wood and Zen for Men White Heat Edition?

Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk. Zen for Men White Heat Edition has top notes of Mint, hassaku, Granny Smith apple and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Rhododendron and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Wormwood and Sage.