Zen Purple
Perfumer: Michel Almairac
34 ratings
From your scent profile
Shiseido Zen Purple opens with citrus, lily of the valley and freesia, then moves into tuberose and jasmine: a fresh floral for women that has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The votes say daytime; the bottle to grab on your way to work.
How does it perform?
From 26 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.
Blind buy risk
Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.
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
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Woody
- Oriental
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Woody
OrientalWhat does Zen Purple smell like?
Lime and citrus fruits come first alongside lily of the valley and freesia, so the start is fresh and fruity. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine deepen the floral side and add a sweet softness. Cedar, amber and musk close it on a woody, slightly oriental base.
Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits closer to the skin than it projects. Its fresh, sweet build suits everyday wear, and it reads clearly feminine. Avon Célèbre (Eau de Toilette) and Impulse Spice Girls have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lily of the valley
- Citrus fruits
- Lime
First hours
- Tuberose
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Cedar
- Amber
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Spring
- 30%Summer
- 22%Autumn
- 13%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime28%
- Casual28%
- Office20%
- Sport12%
- Evening8%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
53% matchPure London Femme
Police · 2010
53% matchDubai
Al Haramain
52% matchAuthentic Self Woman
Abercrombie & Fitch · 2023
52% matchSpice Girls
Impulse · 1997
51% matchCélèbre (Eau de Toilette)
Avon · 2001
50% matchMuguet
Fragonard · 2013
50% matchPure Man (Eau de Toilette)
Bruno Banani · 2006
49% matchJunoon Noir
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Last updated: October 26, 2026