Zen for Men White Heat Edition
Perfumer: Françoise Caron
30 ratings
From your scent profile
Shiseido Zen for Men White Heat Edition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lime, green apple and mint, and it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 24 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.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
60% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
SpicyWhat does Zen for Men White Heat Edition smell like?
Lime, green apple and hassaku orange lead, with mint adding a cool edge. The heart brings juniper, cardamom and nashi pear, giving a fruity, lightly spicy softness. Sandalwood, sage and musk remain at the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly sweet, with floral and synthetic touches among the accords.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads as masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Joop! Joop! Go have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lime
- Green apple
- Hassaku orange
First hours
- Juniper
- Cardamom
- Rhododendron
Towards evening
- Absinth
- Sandalwood
- Sage
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Spring
- 33%Summer
- 17%Autumn
- 10%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime27%
- Casual27%
- Office20%
- Evening12%
- Sport7%
- Nighttime7%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
49% matchLe Beau Mâle
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2013
47% matchSunrise Men
Jil Sander · 2014
46% matchNew York (Eau de Toilette)
Playboy · 2010
46% matchBoss Orange Man Feel Good Summer
Hugo Boss · 2013
46% matchMuscat Jasmine Tea
Strangers Parfumerie · 2024
46% matchLeila Lou (Eau de Parfum)
By/Rosie Jane
43% matchJoop! Go
Joop! · 2007
43% matchAventus for Her
Creed · 2016
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Last updated: October 26, 2026