WS-S-2007

Zen

2007Men

citrus up front, then woody, settling into floral.

Zen by Shiseido is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Zen was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Orange and Rose; middle notes are Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus, Hyacinth, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Orris; base notes are Patchouli,…

citrus woody floral patchouli

Nose: Michel Almairac

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Orange, Rose
Heart· 2–4h
Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus, Hyacinth, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Orris
Drydown· 6h+
Patchouli, Cedar, Musk, Amber, Incense, Pine

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

75%

57%

47%

46%

44%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring32%Fall27%Summer25%Winter17%Day73%Night27%Wears female63%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Shiseido picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Zen smell like?

citrus up front, then woody, settling into floral. Dominant accords: citrus, woody, floral.

What notes are in Zen?

Top: Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Orange, Rose. Heart: Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus, Hyacinth, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Orris. Base: Patchouli, Cedar, Musk, Amber, Incense, Pine.

How long does Zen last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Zen loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Zen best for?

Spring is the top pick (32%). Fall is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Zen?

Day wear leads at 73%. Night is a secondary pick at 27%.

Is Zen for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 63% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Zen?

Composed by Michel Almairac. Released in 2007.