Question 1

What's the difference between Amour Mandarine and Zen?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which is better, Amour Mandarine or Zen?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Do Amour Mandarine and Zen smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Zen: Shiseido Zen (particularmente a versão em cubo e lotes originais pré-2000) é amado pela comunidade por seu belo perfil floral-amadeirado leve e acessibilidade, embora problemas de longevidade e reformulações sejam desvantagens notáveis.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Amour Mandarine 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 Amour Mandarine vs Zen?

Accepted Answer

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

Amour Mandarine vs Zen

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Atributo	Amour Mandarine	Zen
Marca	Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque	Shiseido
Ano	2007	2007
Avaliação	3.84	4.07
Concentração	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	0	19