Fragrance comparison

Zelen vs Meraviglioso

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

6 wins

Zelen

Boka

4.42114 votes

Rank #2,859 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Meraviglioso

Pollini Profumi

4.2548 votes

Rank #26,067 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zelen takes 6 of 7 categories.

Zelen
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Meraviglioso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Zelen6/7

Meraviglioso1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZelenBoka

MeravigliosoPollini Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 43%

Category winnerZelenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

88 votes

63%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

8%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerZelenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityZelen

SillageZelen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMeravigliosoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

tobacco77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeYuzuBergamot

Heart

Pink PepperBeeswaxCardamom

Base

Haitian VetiverVirginia CedarMysore Sandalwood

Top

YuzuCardamomMintBergamotFruity NotesLemon ZestEucalyptus

Heart

Black TeaGeraniumRoseMagnolia

Base

TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverJava vetiver oilCypriolAmber

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Bergamot, Cardamom and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall73

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerZelenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex63

Women5

Men50

Unisex47

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,859

PerfumerBoris Zrnic

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#26,067

PerfumerManfredi Gaetano, Michele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerZelenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zelen is a bright green vetiver built around bitter citrus, cool spice, and a creamy beeswax twist. Lime, yuzu, and bergamot give it a sparkling start, then cardamom, pink pepper, and woods pull it into a smoother, more textured dry-down. It suits readers who like polished citrus woods with a natural feel rather than …

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Pollini Profumi Meraviglioso opens with a sharp burst of yuzu peel and crushed eucalyptus that feels instantly cooling on skin. Spicy cardamom and bergamot quickly join the top, cutting through humid morning air before settling into a steeped black tea core. As the bright citrus quiet down, the base reveals heavy Jav…

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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, Zelen or Meraviglioso?

Zelen takes 6 of 7 categories. Zelen is rated 4.42/5 from 114 votes; Meraviglioso is rated 4.25/5 from 48 votes. Choose Zelen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Meraviglioso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zelen or Meraviglioso?

Zelen lasts longest (Zelen 79/100, Meraviglioso 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zelen or Meraviglioso?

Zelen projects furthest (Zelen 66/100, Meraviglioso 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zelen and Meraviglioso smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Bergamot, Cardamom and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Zelen or Meraviglioso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zelen is the stronger pick. For winter, Meraviglioso is the stronger pick. Meraviglioso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zelen and Meraviglioso?

Zelen has top notes of Lime, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Beeswax and Cardamom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Mysore Sandalwood. Meraviglioso has top notes of Yuzu, Cardamom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Geranium, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil.