Fragrance comparison

Zenne vs CA The California

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,124 ratings analysed

3 wins

Zenne

Nishane

4.021,117 votes

Rank #2,013 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

CA The California

Apothia

4.007 votes

Rank #43,076 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zenne takes 3 of 4 categories.

Zenne
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CA The California
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Zenne3/4

CA The California1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZenneNishane

CA The CaliforniaApothia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,117 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,117 votes

29%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZenne

SillageZenne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value65

Category winnerCA The CaliforniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla92%

green84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

green77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantRhubarbGrapefruit

Heart

Turkish RoseGardeniaSandalwood

Base

VanillaAmbergrisMusk

Top

GrapefruitMandarin BlossomRhubarb

Heart

JasmineSweet PeaGardenia

Base

TuberoseSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Grapefruit, Gardenia and Sandalwood. 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

Summer73

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex28

Women67

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,013

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews102

Overall rank#43,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerZenneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Zenne opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and tart black currant, cut through by bright grapefruit. As the top notes settle, cream-heavy gardenia and Turkish rose emerge over a grounding sandalwood base. The dry-down coats the skin in rich vanilla, soft musk, and a subtle touch of salty ambergris. It wears lou…

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CA The California opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and mandarin blossom before settling into lush gardenia, sweet pea, and clean musk. It carries a sun-drenched coastal feel designed for warm summer mornings and outdoor brunch. A tart rhubarb accent keeps the white florals feeling crisp rather than overly heavy.

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, Zenne or CA The California?

Zenne takes 3 of 4 categories. Zenne is rated 4.02/5 from 1,117 votes; CA The California is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Zenne for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose CA The California for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zenne or CA The California?

Zenne lasts longest (Zenne 76/100, CA The California 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zenne or CA The California?

Zenne projects furthest (Zenne 68/100, CA The California 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zenne and CA The California smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Gardenia and Sandalwood.

Is Zenne or CA The California better for summer or winter?

CA The California suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zenne and CA The California?

Zenne has top notes of Black Currant, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Gardenia and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris and Musk. CA The California has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Blossom and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Sweet Pea and Gardenia, a base of Tuberose, Sandalwood and Musk.