Zeta vs FRANCIS 01
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zeta takes 4 of 5 categories.
ZetaChoose it for a almond and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
FRANCIS 01Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zeta4/5
FRANCIS 011/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zeta
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zeta
- Sillage & projection
- Zeta
- Value for money
- FRANCIS 01
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zeta
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ZetaMorphFRANCIS 01SynonymeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 537 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 53%Had 23%Want 23%
Category winnerZetaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
537 votes
14%Love
57%Like
21%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZeta
SillageZeta
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFRANCIS 01Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
cacao91%
amber83%
nutty74%
warm spicy65%
sweet56%
woody100%
amber92%
white floral84%
musky77%
almond69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, almond and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Cacao
Heart2-4 hrs
Ambergris
Base8-12+ hrs
Bitter Almond
Top
Bitter AlmondSaffron
Heart
Egyptian JasmineCedarwood
Base
Woody NotesAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesAmbergris and Bitter Almond. Durations are only published for Zeta, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day98
Night100
Spring80
Summer80
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night86
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,592
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#60,486
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZetaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph Zeta opens with a burst of dry, unsweetened cacao powder and a toasted nutty warmth that feels like stepping into an artisanal chocolate workshop on a cold morning. Within minutes, the bitter almond surfaces, bringing a marzipan richness that balances the bitter edge of the cocoa. As the fragrance settles onto t…
Reviews →Francis 01 by Synonyme is a dense and syrupy amber floral fragrance that centers on a heavy-hitting profile of bitter almond and saffron. It operates with an airy but persistent sweetness that settles into a woody foundation of cedar and ambergris. This unisex scent is designed for those who want a bold presence that …
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, Zeta or FRANCIS 01?
Zeta takes 4 of 5 categories. Zeta is rated 4.08/5 from 537 votes; FRANCIS 01 is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Zeta for a almond and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose FRANCIS 01 for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Zeta or FRANCIS 01?
Zeta lasts longest (Zeta 78/100, FRANCIS 01 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Zeta or FRANCIS 01?
Zeta projects furthest (Zeta 68/100, FRANCIS 01 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Zeta and FRANCIS 01 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, almond and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ambergris and Bitter Almond.
Is Zeta or FRANCIS 01 better for summer or winter?
Zeta suits day or night wear; FRANCIS 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Zeta and FRANCIS 01?
Zeta has top notes of Cacao, heart notes of Ambergris, a base of Bitter Almond. FRANCIS 01 has top notes of Bitter Almond and Saffron, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine and Cedarwood, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris and Musk.
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