Zen Eau de Parfum vs Cigar Eau de Parfum

Zen

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2007	Year	1996
££	Price Tier	£

Cigar

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Zen

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Cigar

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Cigar Eau de Parfum

This legendary value frag smells far more expensive than it is. A classic fruity tobacco, Cigar polarises with its initial blast, but dries down to a rich, comforting aroma that captures hearts, though its performance can be a bit hit or miss on different skin chemistries.

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Scent Profile

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

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Zen EdP

Cigar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pineapple 21% vs 19%

Bergamot 20% vs 19%

Only in Zen Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 25% Orange 18% Rose 15%

Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum

Plum 25% Pear 19% Lemon 18%

Only in Zen Eau de Parfum

Freesia 15% Red Apple 14% Lotus 13% Hyacinth 13% Gardenia 12% Lily Of The Valley 12% Violet 11% Orris 10%

Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum

Bay Leaf 28% Marigold 25% Geranium 24% Jasmine 22%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 23% vs 19%

Cedar 18% vs 17%

Musk 16% vs 16%

Only in Zen Eau de Parfum

Amber 15% Incense 14% Pine 13%

Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 28% Sandalwood 18%

Accords

Zen Eau de Parfum Cigar Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

52%

61%

Sweet

100%

82%

Woody

88%

62%

Fruity

88%

Tobacco

88%

58%

Fresh Spicy

73%

70%

Floral

50%

Aromatic

68%

63%

Patchouli

57%

50%

Warm Spicy

55%

51%

Powdery

54%

Citrus shared

100%

52%

Sweet shared

61%

100%

Woody shared

82%

88%

Fruity shared

62%

88%

Tobacco

88%

Fresh Spicy shared

58%

73%

Floral

70%

Aromatic shared

50%

68%

Patchouli shared

63%

57%

Warm Spicy shared

50%

55%

Powdery shared

51%

54%

Performance

Zen Eau de Parfum Cigar Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Cigar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich tobacco and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for evening and formal wear. While some find it too bold for the office, its warm and comforting nature can be appreciated in more casual settings, especially in cooler weather.