Question 1

What's the difference between Kikey and Zen?

Accepted Answer

Kikey is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Giardino Benessere (2024) dominated by Fruity accords. Zen is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Shiseido (2007) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: Fruity, Citrus, Sweet, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Kikey or Zen?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kikey scores 3.70/5 vs Zen at 4.07/5. Zen's standout strength: Beautiful vintage woody-floral scent that doesn't smell dated. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Kikey and Zen smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, Citrus, Sweet, Floral, Woody. Zen: Shiseido Zen (besonders die Würfelversion und die ursprünglichen Chargen vor 2000) ist in der Community beliebt für sein wunderschönes, leichtes holzig-blumiges Profil und seine Erschwinglichkeit, obwohl Haltbarkeitsprobleme und Reformulierungen bemerkenswerte Nachteile darstellen.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Kikey or Zen?

Accepted Answer

Zen: Multiple reformulations over time have reduced quality and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Kikey vs Zen?

Accepted Answer

Kikey scores highest for summer wear; Zen scores highest for spring wear. Kikey leans daytime, Zen leans daytime.

Kikey vs Zen

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (5)

Einzigartig für Kikey (9)

Einzigartig für Zen (14)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (5)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Zen

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Negativ

Eigenschaft	Kikey	Zen
Marke	Giardino Benessere	Shiseido
Jahr	2024	2007
Bewertung	3.70	4.07
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	14	19