Zen for Men (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Françoise Caron
122 ratings
From your scent profile
Shiseido Zen for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued.
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.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- 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
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Nashi pear
- Kumquat
First hours
- Violet
- Rhododendron
- Nutmeg
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Musk
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Spring
- 34%Summer
- 22%Autumn
- 6%Winter
- Casual28%
- Daytime27%
- Office24%
- Nighttime8%
- Evening7%
- Sport6%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026















