So Blue Eau de Parfum vs Zen Eau de Parfum

So Blue

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2007
££	Price Tier	££

Zen

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - So Blue Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a classy aquatic rose, a clean shampoo-esque scent. Others write it off as overly sweet, too feminine for a bloke, or just a bit boring. It's truly a 'love it or hate it' affair, often sparking arguments in online forums about its gender suitability.

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Our Verdict - Zen Eau de Parfum

Zen is a divisive scent, polarising reviewers between a clean, fresh, and elegant vibe and something generic, sharp, or ‘old-lady-like’. If you're after a budget-friendly Coco Mademoiselle-adjacent experience, it's worth a sniff, but be aware of its poor performance for some.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	18%
Floral	17%	26%
Fruity	10%	13%
Green	4%	8%
Sweet	21%	16%
Warm	9%	5%
Woody	11%	14%
Earthy	14%	11%
Animalic	8%	6%
Fresh	22%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

So Blue EdP

Zen EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 17% vs 20%

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Fruity 30% Mandarin 19% Lemon 18% Pepper 16%

Only in Zen Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 25% Pineapple 22% Orange 18% Rose 15%

Shared Notes

Violet 20% vs 11%

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Rose 31% Sea Water 31% Patchouli 17%

Only in Zen Eau de Parfum

Freesia 15% Red Apple 14% Lotus 13% Hyacinth 13% Gardenia 12% Lily Of The Valley 12% Orris 10%

Shared Notes

Musk 26% vs 16%

Amber 19% vs 14%

Only in So Blue Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 19% Sandalwood 18% Oakmoss 17%

Only in Zen Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 23% Cedar 19% Incense 14% Pine 13%

Accords

So Blue Eau de Parfum Zen Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

100%

93%

Fruity

62%

91%

Powdery

51%

91%

Rose

89%

Marine

82%

Aromatic

50%

68%

Woody

82%

73%

Musky

70%

Sweet

61%

60%

Floral

70%

Patchouli

63%

Fresh Spicy

58%

Warm Spicy

50%

Citrus shared

100%

Fruity shared

93%

62%

Powdery shared

91%

51%

Rose

91%

Marine

89%

Aromatic shared

82%

50%

Woody shared

68%

82%

Musky

73%

Sweet shared

70%

61%

Floral shared

60%

70%

Patchouli

63%

Fresh Spicy

58%

Warm Spicy

50%

Performance

So Blue Eau de Parfum Zen Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

So Blue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and often described as 'shampoo-like' nature makes it ideal for casual wear and the office. While some find its performance strong, many report moderate sillage which is perfect for everyday situations. The sweet and floral notes make it less suited for formal events.

Zen Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile, coupled with moderate projection, makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While some find it elegant enough for dates, its limited longevity and lack of overt formality keep it from being a top choice for formal events.