Fragrance comparison

Zen Summer vs Photograph for Women

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

3 wins

Zen Summer

Shiseido

4.1692 votes

Rank #30,629 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Photograph for Women

John Russo

4.502 votes

Rank #42,593 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Summer takes 3 of 3 categories.

Zen Summer
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Photograph for Women
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zen Summer3/3

Photograph for Women0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zen SummerShiseido

Photograph for WomenJohn Russo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityZen Summer

SillageZen Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

woody61%

citrus100%

lavender88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

ozonic53%

aquatic42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantPeachGreen Apple

Heart

FreesiaLotusGardeniaRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

MelonGrapefruitLemonFreesiaPeach

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseGardenia

Base4-5 hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Peach, Freesia and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Photograph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Not enough votes yet

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerZen SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Photograph for Women by John Russo offers an invigorating burst of citrus and aromatic florals built for crisp, effortless daytime wear. The opening awakens the senses with tart lemon peel, zesty grapefruit, and herbal French lavender that immediately cut through morning sluggishness. As the initial sharpness settles,…

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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, Zen Summer or Photograph for Women?

Zen Summer takes 3 of 3 categories. Zen Summer is rated 4.16/5 from 92 votes; Photograph for Women is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Zen Summer for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Photograph for Women for a citrus and lavender character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zen Summer or Photograph for Women?

Zen Summer lasts longest (Zen Summer 64/100, Photograph for Women 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zen Summer or Photograph for Women?

Zen Summer projects furthest (Zen Summer 65/100, Photograph for Women 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zen Summer and Photograph for Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Peach, Freesia and Gardenia.

Is Zen Summer or Photograph for Women better for summer or winter?

Photograph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zen Summer and Photograph for Women?

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. Photograph for Women has top notes of Melon, Grapefruit, Lemon and Freesia, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Musk and Amber.