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Shiseido Zen vs Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli
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
MagnoliaRed AppleBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Wild OrchidRosemaryFreesiaHoneysuckle
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Floral
94%
Powdery
69%
Citrus
63%
Amber
59%
Aromatic
57%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Roberto Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Roberto Cavalli was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Magnolia, Red Apple, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Wild Orchid, Rosemary, Freesia and Honeysuckle; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk. This is the first fragrance from the designer Robero Cavalli-a true reflection of his provocative style. For his clothing collections,Roberto Cavalli uses animalic materials, which are very sexy and sensual, that’s why the snake is the symbol of Roberto Cavalli’s lable.The perfume is classified as modern oriental; top notes include tangerine, red apple, bergamot with a touch of magnolia. The heart is made of may rose, freesia, wild orchid and Diastella. The base is woody composed of precious woods with musky undertones; Indian sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, amber and musks. Roberto Cavalli was created in 2002.
Notes in Common
28% sharedShared (7)
BergamotFreesiaRed ApplePatchouliCedarMuskAmber
Only in Zen
GrapefruitPineappleOrangeRoseLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrrisIncensePine
Only in Roberto Cavalli
MagnoliaMandarin OrangeWild OrchidRosemaryHoneysuckleSandalwood
Rating
4.07vs3.86
Ratings
5,943vs498
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2007vs2002
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 3.86 from 498.
- 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; Roberto Cavalli for fall and winter.
Buy Zen if you want the higher-rated option; pick Roberto Cavalli if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.