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Shiseido Zen vs Dior Dior Addict 2
Zen is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose
Heart
FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine
Accords
Citrus
100%
Woody
82%
Floral
71%
Patchouli
64%
Fruity
62%
Sweet
61%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Zen by Shiseido is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Zen was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Orange and Rose; middle notes are Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus, Hyacinth, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Orris; base notes are Patchouli, Cedar, Musk, Amber, Incense and Pine. After the two Zen versions, Zen is reborn in 2007 . This vibrant floral, with wood and spices, was designed by Michel Almairac. An opening of a zesty grapefruit note, sweet bergamot, orange, pineapple wrapped in blue rose. The heart features a generous floral bouquet made of freesia, gardenia, violet, lily-of-the-valley, Chinese rose, red apple and lotus blossom. The warm and sensual trail blends patchouli, cedar wood, musk and white musk, amber and frankincense. The bottle is designed by Taisuke Kikuchi. Zen is available in 30ml, 50 ml and 100ml EDT bottles.
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Notes
Top
GrapefruitFreesiaOrangeBergamot
Heart
PomegranateLotusWatermelonPineappleLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White MuskCedarSandalwood
Accords
Citrus
100%
Floral
73%
Woody
68%
Fresh spicy
62%
Fruity
57%
Aquatic
56%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Dior Addict 2 by Dior is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Dior Addict 2 was launched in 2005. Top notes are Grapefruit, Freesia, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Pomegranate, Lotus, Watermelon, Pineapple and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Dior Addict 2 is a floral fragrance with soft musky notes, for the young and sexy. The tope notes are freesia and grenadine, while the base notes are white musk and sandalwood.
Notes in Common
35% sharedShared (8)
GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeFreesiaLotusLily-of-the-ValleyCedar
Only in Zen
RoseRed AppleHyacinthGardeniaVioletOrrisPatchouliMuskAmberIncensePine
Only in Dior Addict 2
PomegranateWatermelonWhite MuskSandalwood
Rating
4.07vs3.98
Ratings
5,943vs4,224
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2007vs2005
Which should I buy?
Zen is the community's favourite of the two.
- Zen is rated higher by the community: 4.07 from 5,943 ratings, against 3.98 from 4,224.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Zen is voted best for spring and fall; Dior Addict 2 for summer and spring.
- Dior is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Shiseido is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Zen if you want the higher-rated option; pick Dior Addict 2 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.