Fragrance comparison

Zanzi vs Kéa

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zanzi

Marilyn Miglin

4.1921 votes

Rank #21,792 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Kéa

Thera Cosméticos

3.676 votes

Rank #61,893 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zanzi takes 4 of 4 categories.

Zanzi
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kéa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Zanzi4/4

Kéa0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZanziMarilyn Miglin

KéaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityZanzi

SillageZanzi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value25

Category winnerZanziBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

floral83%

herbal74%

aromatic65%

earthy56%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ChamomileHoneysuckleVetiverWoody NotesMagnoliaLilyIrisPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinthOrange BlossomWhite LilySicilian LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Moroccan JasmineYlang-YlangIrisLilyCarnationTuberoseRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliIncenseCedarAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Vetiver, Lily and Iris. Durations are only published for Zanzi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#61,893

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZanziHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zanzi by Marilyn Miglin is an earthy floral woody musk that leans dry, botanical, and calm. Instead of modern sugar or heavy fruit, it opens with a distinct herbal character led by dried chamomile. White florals step forward through honeysuckle, magnolia, and lily, but they remain fresh rather than sweet. Earthy vetiv…

Reviews →

Thera Cosméticos launched Kéa in 2017, created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. This feminine floral composition opens with a crisp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and fresh bergamot before settling into a rich garden heart of white lily, Moroccan jasmine, and honeysuckle. Deep notes of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle leather …

Reviews →

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, Zanzi or Kéa?

Zanzi takes 4 of 4 categories. Zanzi is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Kéa is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Zanzi for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kéa for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Zanzi or Kéa?

Zanzi lasts longest (Zanzi 60/100, Kéa 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zanzi or Kéa?

Zanzi projects furthest (Zanzi 58/100, Kéa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zanzi and Kéa smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Lily and Iris.

Is Zanzi or Kéa better for summer or winter?

Zanzi suits daytime wear; Kéa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zanzi and Kéa?

Zanzi features Chamomile, Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Magnolia. Kéa has top notes of Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moroccan Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli.