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Shiseido

Zen for Men (Eau de Toilette)

Perfumer: Françoise Caron

2009MenModern
6.6/ 10
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122 ratings
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Shiseido Zen for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.

How does it perform?

From 90 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Violet
Rhododendron
Nutmeg

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Aquatic
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet
  7. Synthetic
  8. Spicy

What does Zen for Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, nashi pear and kumquat. In the heart, violet, rhododendron and nutmeg add a soft floral touch with a little spice. Patchouli, musk and leather settle the scent onto a woody base, with aquatic and sweet shades running through it.

Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and modern.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Nashi pear
    • Kumquat
  2. First hours

    • Violet
    • Rhododendron
    • Nutmeg
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Musk
    • Leather

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Spring
  • 34%
    Summer
  • 22%
    Autumn
  • 6%
    Winter
  • Casual
    28%
  • Daytime
    27%
  • Office
    24%
  • Nighttime
    8%
  • Evening
    7%
  • Sport
    6%

Least picked for evenings.

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