Zen Sun for Men
Perfumer: Françoise Caron
21 ratings
From your scent profile
Shiseido Zen Sun for Men is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards light daytime and relaxed wear.
Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.
How does it perform?
From 24 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
62% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
SyntheticWhat does Zen Sun for Men smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are rated weak. Voters link it most with daily wear, leisure and business settings, and less with nights out. It is made for men.
The top opens with mint, nashi pear, bergamot and yuzu, a cool and lightly fruity start. White pepper and violet in the heart add a little spice and a floral touch, and cedar and amber leave a woody, faintly sweet base. Aquatic and green facets keep the overall feel airy.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mint
- Nashi pear
- Bergamot
First hours
- White pepper
- Violet
Towards evening
- Cedar
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Summer
- 37%Spring
- 26%Autumn
Summer
Spring
Autumn- Daytime24%
- Casual21%
- Office21%
- Nighttime15%
- Sport12%
- Evening9%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
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51% matchL'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
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50% matchL'Homme Libre (Eau de Toilette)
Yves Saint Laurent · 2011
50% matchGucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026