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Zen, Shiseido
Citrus · 2007

Zen

by Shiseido
Rating4.1 ★ 5,852 votes
GenderWomen
Year2007
Price$$$$Designer
CitrusWoodyFloral
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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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 →
19 notes
topfirst impression
GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose
heartthe character
FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-Of-The-ValleyVioletOrris
basethe foundation
PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
56
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 →
43
intimateenormous
Price value55
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean14
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 · +2 more
CitrusWoodyFloralPatchouliFruitySweetFresh SpicyPowdery
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Citrus
Woody
Floral
Patchouli
Fruity
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Aromatic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
12%
moderate
45%
long lasting
29%
eternal
9%
Sillage
intimate
17%
moderate
47%
strong
25%
enormous
11%
Season
spring
32%
summer
25%
fall
27%
winter
16%
Time of day
day
73%
night
27%
Gender
female
63%
more female
19%
unisex
17%
more male
1%
male
1%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
11%
ok
53%
good value
25%
great value
7%

What people say

What people love
cleanfreshsophisticatedversatileoccasionseasonevokessensegrandeurelegancesolidlongevity
What people criticise
scentprofileshiftsheatchemistrypowerfulstrongwomanvibeversuscalmingvibrant

Smells similar

by scent profile
92% match
Zeno Maison Alhambra
Maison Alhambra
woodygreen
85% match
1872 For Women Clive Christian
Clive Christian
citrusfloral
84% match
Just A Rose Floraïku
Floraïku
rose
84% match
Coco Mademoiselle Parfum Chanel
Chanel
citruspatchouli

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotRoseGrapefruitOrangePineappleLily-Of-The-…VioletOrris RootFreesiaGardeniaLotusHiacynthRed AppleMuskPatchouliAmberCedarIncensePine
topheartbase

Signature pair: Freesia and Lotus

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The Zen line

3 versions
2009Menfor Men
More Violet, Powdery
Less Woody
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2010Eau de Parfum
More White Floral, Tuberose
Less Patchouli
Fades sooner
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to Zen →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →Zen vs Zeno Maison Alhambra →Zen vs 1872 For Women Clive Christian →Zen vs Just A Rose Floraïku →

In plain words

The main accords of Zen are citrus and woody. It opens with Grapefruit and Pineapple, reveals Freesia and Red Apple at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli and Cedar. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, mostly by day.

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