Fragrance comparison

Zodiac vs Illusion

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

Zodiac

PARIS CORNER

4.2567 votes

Rank #10,512 CitrusWoody

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89%scent match

Very similar

Illusion

Matin Martin

4.6422 votes

Rank #40,271 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Zodiac
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Illusion
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Zodiac2/5

Illusion2/5

Ratings & consensus: Illusion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Illusion
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Zodiac
Versatility: Not scored
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

IllusionMatin Martin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

4.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 76%

Category winnerIllusionRating 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

77%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityIllusion

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value73

Category winnerZodiacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

BergamotPearGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineWoody Notes

Base

AmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Ginger and Woody Notes. 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

Spring93

Summer100

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#40,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Matin Martin Illusion opens with crisp bergamot and juicy pear, spiked immediately with a sharp bite of fresh ginger. The top note flash is bright and zesty, but it quickly yields to a thick heart of orange blossom and jasmine. Those white florals bring a dense, creamy sweetness that dominates the mid phase on warm sk…

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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 Illusion?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Zodiac is rated 4.25/5 from 67 votes; Illusion is rated 4.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Zodiac for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Illusion for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zodiac or Illusion?

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

Which projects more, Zodiac or Illusion?

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

Do Zodiac and Illusion smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Ginger and Woody Notes.

Is Zodiac or Illusion better for summer or winter?

Zodiac suits daytime wear; Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zodiac and Illusion?

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. Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Woody Notes, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.