Zen Concentrated vs Zen Summer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zen Concentrated takes 7 of 7 categories.
Zen ConcentratedChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen SummerChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in summer.
Zen Concentrated7/7
Zen Summer0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zen Concentrated
- Community sentiment
- Zen Concentrated
- Longevity
- Zen Concentrated
- Sillage & projection
- Zen Concentrated
- Value for money
- Zen Concentrated
- Versatility
- Zen Concentrated
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zen Concentrated
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Zen ConcentratedShiseidoZen SummerShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%
4.16/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%
Category winnerZen ConcentratedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
162 votes
41%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZen Concentrated
SillageZen Concentrated
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZen ConcentratedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
citrus92%
floral84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach
Heart
GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet
Base
PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber
Top
GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantPeachGreen Apple
Heart
FreesiaLotusGardeniaRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
RaspberryMuskVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Peach and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter88
Day100
Night50
Spring74
Summer100
Fall0
Winter4
Day–
Night–
Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,549
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,605
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZen ConcentratedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShiseido Zen Concentrated introduces itself with a bright, crisp splash of pineapple and grapefruit, backed by the subtle floral sweetness of peach and magnolia. As it develops, the citrus sharpness softens into a dense bouquet of gardenia, hyacinth, and jasmine, creating a rich texture. The base anchors the experienc…
Reviews →Shiseido Zen Summer launches with a crisp, dew-dappled brightness that instantly cuts through oppressive humidity. The initial spray delivers a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bitter grapefruit, softened slightly by the green crunch of apple. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the sharp citrus edge yields to a ser…
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, Zen Concentrated or Zen Summer?
Zen Concentrated takes 7 of 7 categories. Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes; Zen Summer is rated 4.16/5 from 92 votes. Choose Zen Concentrated for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Summer for a fruity and citrus character. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Zen Concentrated or Zen Summer?
Zen Concentrated lasts longest (Zen Concentrated 77/100, Zen Summer 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Zen Concentrated or Zen Summer?
Zen Concentrated projects furthest (Zen Concentrated 70/100, Zen Summer 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Zen Concentrated and Zen Summer smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Peach and Gardenia.
Is Zen Concentrated or Zen Summer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Zen Summer is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Concentrated is the stronger pick. Zen Concentrated suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Zen Concentrated and Zen Summer?
Zen Concentrated has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Gardenia, Lotus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Sea water, Virginia Cedar and Incense. Zen Summer has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Lotus, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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