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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Zen Original
meets Anais Anais.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Hiacynth · Galbanum · Bergamot · Orange Blossom · Carnation · Orris Root · Rose · Oakmoss · Musk · Sandalwood · Cedar · Amber

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with floral; Concentration not recorded leads with white floral. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Shiseido Zen Original bottle
Shiseido

Zen Original

Concentration not recorded

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Cacharel Anais Anais bottle
Cacharel

Anais Anais

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originJapanFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19641978
Leading accordsfloral · green · powderywhite floral · floral · green
Notes unique to this recordNarcissus, Jasmine, Mimosa, VioletWhite Lily, Honeysuckle, Lavender, Lemon, Black Currant, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Moroccan Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Incense, Leather, Vetiver, Patchouli
Longevity / 53.05 · 125 votes3.46 · 1,964 votes
Projection / 42.24 · 150 votes2.47 · 2,106 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Zen Original

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Anais Anais

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed floral and green direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed white floral and floral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.