Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum)
Perfumer: Michel Almairac
1,132 ratings
From your scent profile
Shiseido Zen is a feminine fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a floral heart and settles into a warm, woody, slightly spicy base.
Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.
How does it perform?
From 986 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum) smell like?
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly as feminine.
It opens with pineapple, peach, bergamot and grapefruit, bright and fruity. The heart is floral, with violet, gardenia and hyacinth, while red apple adds a touch of sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, frankincense and musk leave a soft, warm woodiness.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Pineapple
- Peach
- Bergamot
First hours
- Violet
- Lily of the valley
- Gardenia
Towards evening
- Marine notes
- Patchouli
- Frankincense
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 30%Summer
- 23%Autumn
- 14%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime25%
- Casual23%
- Office23%
- Nighttime11%
- Evening10%
- Sport8%
Least picked for evenings.
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Comparisons
Dupes
- Bargello 427
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Last updated: October 26, 2026