The Perfume Library

14 perfumes

Zen for Men (Eau de Toilette)

Shiseido · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

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

Hugo Reflective Edition

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hugo Boss Hugo Reflective Edition is a fresh, citrusy and green scent made for men, easy to wear for leisure and everyday use. Most voters place it in casual and daytime settings, with business and sport also well represented. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes these figures are not firm. It opens cool with citrus fruits, mint and eucalyptus. The heart of violet leaf, nashi pear and cypress adds a green, fruity note. Ambergris and vetiver leave a woody, lightly sweet base, while synthetic and spicy touches stay in the background. Dolce & Gabbana The One Grey and Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Jaune have a close profile.

Zen for Men White Heat Edition

6.7

Shiseido · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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. 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.

Salvador (2010)

6.9

Salvador Dali · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Salvador Dali Salvador (2010) is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, spicy and woody body. The top is cubeb, nashi pear and Ceylonese cinnamon, with the juicy pear lifted by spice. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar and frankincense build a woody, slightly smoky base layer. Vanilla, musk and amber sweeten the drydown and finish it with an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, though spring, winter and summer all draw similar support. Votes spread evenly across daytime, business, evening and night out, which points to an easy everyday wear. Arabian Oud Amiri and Kerosene Blackmail share a close profile.

Zen Sun for Men

6.8

Shiseido · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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. 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.