M
Rose · 2023

Ginza Intense

by Shiseido
Rating3.5 ★ 325 votes
GenderWomen
Year2023
Price$$$$Designer
RoseFruityPatchouli
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
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Izia La Nuit Sisley
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90% match
Reine de Nuit 2019 Byredo
Reine de Nuit 2019 Byredo
90% match
Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum Diptyque
Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum Diptyque
90% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
4 notes
topfirst impression
Black Currant
heartthe character
Rose
basethe foundation
PatchouliVanilla

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
50
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
37
intimateenormous
Price value38
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean10
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
RoseFruityPatchouliWoodyFloralVanillaWarm SpicySoft Spicy
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Main accords

top 8
Rose
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Floral
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
15%
moderate
56%
long lasting
20%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
18%
moderate
57%
strong
23%
enormous
3%
Season
spring
28%
summer
18%
fall
31%
winter
23%
Time of day
day
58%
night
42%
Gender
female
79%
more female
12%
unisex
4%
more male
1%
male
4%
Value
way overpriced
20%
overpriced
21%
ok
49%
good value
8%
great value
3%

Smells similar

by scent profile
90% match
Izia La Nuit Sisley
Sisley
rose
90% match
Reine de Nuit 2019 Byredo
Byredo
warm spicysmoky
90% match
Euphoria Intense Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
patchouli
90% match
Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum Diptyque
Diptyque
rosepatchouli

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Black CurrantRoseVanillaPatchouli
topheartbase

Signature pair: Black Currant and Rose

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The Ginza line

4 versions
Original2021Ginza
More Fresh Spicy, Sweet
Less Rose
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2022Murasaki
More Fresh, Powdery
Less Rose
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2025Datura
More White Floral, Citrus
Less Rose
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Ginza Intense are rose and fruity. It opens with Black Currant, reveals Rose at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli and Vanilla. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, day or night.

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