Fragrance comparison

Zodiac vs Excentric

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Zodiac

PARIS CORNER

4.2567 votes

Rank #10,512 CitrusWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

Excentric

Mahogany

4.6035 votes

Rank #31,424 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Zodiac
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Excentric
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Zodiac3/7

Excentric3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZodiacPARIS CORNER

ExcentricMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

4.60/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerExcentricRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

67 votes

69%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerExcentricMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityExcentric

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value55

Category winnerZodiacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBergamotGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineCassisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaAmberMuskBenzoinAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Zodiac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall86

Winter40

Day100

Night86

Spring47

Summer35

Fall94

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerZodiacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#31,424

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerZodiacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zodiac by PARIS CORNER opens with a lively blend of crisp pear, zesty bergamot, and sharp ginger. That bright kick quickly meets a balanced heart of orange blossom and jasmine grounded by distinct woody notes. As the scent settles, a foundation of warm amber, soft vanilla, and prominent musk takes over, giving the cle…

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Mahogany's Excentric is a sweet floral fragrance built around orange blossom, fresh pear, and a warm amber base. It offers an easygoing, youthful option for daily wear, appealing to fans of contemporary sweet designer blends. The warm base keeps it stable, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler days or evenings.

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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, Zodiac or Excentric?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Zodiac is rated 4.25/5 from 67 votes; Excentric is rated 4.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose Zodiac for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Excentric for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zodiac or Excentric?

Excentric lasts longest (Excentric 78/100, Zodiac 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zodiac or Excentric?

Projection is very close: Zodiac 66/100, Excentric 66/100 for sillage.

Do Zodiac and Excentric smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Zodiac or Excentric better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zodiac is the stronger pick. For winter, Excentric is the stronger pick. Zodiac suits daytime wear; Excentric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zodiac and Excentric?

Zodiac has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Woody Notes, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Excentric has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cassis and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.