Zen
ShiseidoEau de Parfum2007
Side by side
Zen vs. Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
Zen rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Zen | Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 2007 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Michel Almairac | Ulric de Varens |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Zen
Citrus
Woody
Floral
Patchouli
Fruity
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose
GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily of the ValleyVioletOrris Root
Lemon VerbenaJasmineNeroliRosemary
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodCedarWhite MuskAmberIncensePine
AmberIrisPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Zen | Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Zen doesn't try to surprise you. It opens clean, stays floral, finishes warm, with quiet confidence that gets things done. If you want a fragrance that works everywhere without asking permission.Zen
Here's the thing about eau fraîche: everyone assumes it ghosts by noon. This one doesn't. The longevity arc means you spray it in the morning and still catch it on your skin hours later.Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Zen | Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $43.95fragranceshop | — |
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