Zen for Men
ShiseidoEau de Toilette2009
Side by side
Zen for Men vs. Nº 4 Evasion Exotica
Nº 4 Evasion Exotica wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top—
Black PepperCloveNutmegLavender
Heart
VioletNutmegRhododendron
AkigalawoodPatchouli LeafCedarwood
Base
PatchouliMuskLeather
AmberMossSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 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
Real talk
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