Fragrance comparison

Zanzi vs Laodiceia

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zanzi

Marilyn Miglin

4.1921 votes

Rank #21,792 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Laodiceia

Thera Cosméticos

3.717 votes

Rank #59,993 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Laodiceia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Zanzi4/4

Laodiceia0/4

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

LaodiceiaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityZanzi

SillageZanzi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value31

Category winnerZanziBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

floral83%

herbal74%

aromatic65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

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

Sicilian LemonBergamotWhite LilyOrange BlossomLavenderGalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinth

Heart

LilyMoroccan JasmineCarnationTuberoseIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

LeatherSandalowoodAmberPatchouliMuskOakmossVetiverIncense

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#59,993

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…

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Laodiceia opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and bitter Sicilian lemon before unrolling into a dense bouquet of white lily and Moroccan jasmine. As the initial greenery calms, leather and moss anchor the dry-down. It feels tailored for a crisp spring morning when you want a vintage floral profile with ser…

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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, Zanzi or Laodiceia?

Zanzi takes 4 of 4 categories. Zanzi is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Laodiceia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 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 Laodiceia for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zanzi or Laodiceia?

Zanzi lasts longest (Zanzi 60/100, Laodiceia 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zanzi or Laodiceia?

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

Do Zanzi and Laodiceia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Lily and Iris.

Is Zanzi or Laodiceia better for summer or winter?

Zanzi suits daytime wear; Laodiceia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zanzi and Laodiceia?

Zanzi features Chamomile, Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Magnolia. Laodiceia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, White Lily and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Moroccan Jasmine, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Sandalowood, Amber and Patchouli.