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    Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense vs. Zen

    Clearly related
    Zen by Shiseido bottle

    Zen

    Shiseido
    Eau de Parfum2007
    New comparison

    Zen rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense vs. Zen
    Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche IntenseZen
    ConcentrationIntenseEau de Parfum
    Launched20122007
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerUlric de VarensMichel Almairac
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Herbal

    Zen

    Citrus
    Woody
    Floral
    Patchouli
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitMandarin Orange
    GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose
    Heart
    Lemon VerbenaJasmineNeroliRosemary
    FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily of the ValleyVioletOrris Root
    Base
    AmberIrisPatchouli
    PatchouliCedarwoodCedarWhite MuskAmberIncensePine

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense vs. Zen
    Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche IntenseZen
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense vs. Zen
    Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche IntenseZen
    3.4 oz$43.95fragranceshop

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