Amour Mandarine vs Zen

Amour Mandarine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque (2007) dominated by Citrus accords. Zen is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Shiseido (2007) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: Citrus, Sweet, Fruity, Powdery.

By community rating, Amour Mandarine scores 3.84/5 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.

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Zen: 資生堂のゼン（特にキューブ版と2000年以前のオリジナルロット）は、美しく軽やかなウッディフローラルの香りと手頃な価格で、コミュニティから愛されています。ただし、持続性の問題と処方の変更が注目すべき欠点です。このフレグランスは懐かしさを保ち、多用途な日常香として機能しますが、古いロットが新しいバージョンよりも好まれています。.

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

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