Zen for Men
ShiseidoEau de Toilette2009
Side by side
Zen for Men vs. Nº 4 Evasion Exotica
Is Zen for Men better than Nº 4 Evasion Exotica?
Nº 4 Evasion Exotica wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Nutmeg
powderyfresh spicypatchouliwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Zen for Men and Nº 4 Evasion Exotica?
| Zen for Men | Nº 4 Evasion Exotica | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Françoise Caron | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Zen for Men and Nº 4 Evasion Exotica smell?
Zen for Men
Powdery
Violet
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Patchouli
Nº 4 Evasion Exotica
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Amber
Lavender
Patchouli
Powdery
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Zen for Men and Nº 4 Evasion Exotica share?
Top—
Black PepperCloveNutmegLavender
Heart
VioletNutmegRhododendron
AkigalawoodPatchouli LeafCedarwood
Base
PatchouliMuskLeather
AmberMossSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Nutmeg
Black PepperCloveNutmeg
Floral Notes
VioletRhododendron
Lavender
Where they fit
When and where do Zen for Men and Nº 4 Evasion Exotica work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Zen for Men or Nº 4 Evasion Exotica?
| Zen for Men | Nº 4 Evasion Exotica | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Zen for Men and Nº 4 Evasion Exotica?
Zen for Men rewards restraint. Its powdery violet heart with leather and patchouli creates a composed presence that doesn't need to announce itself. For those who prefer confident subtlety over.Zen for Men
Here's the thing about lavender in a men's fragrance: it can read as old-fashioned if handled poorly, or it can become something genuinely compelling.Nº 4 Evasion Exotica
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