
Zen Secret
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.
Top notes
Base notes
- Patchouli
- Black Vanilla Husk
- Incense
- Tonka Bean
- Musk
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
Zen Secret by Shiseido (2012) is a chypre floral that opens with a bright, spicy burst of pink pepper, blue rose, mandarin, grapefruit, and bergamot. The citrus and pepper give a modern lift, while the blue rose adds a soft, slightly fruity floralcy. In the heart, freesia, jasmine, and gardenia deepen the bouquet with creamy white florals that feel lush yet restrained.
The base is where Zen Secret reveals its darker, more contemplative side: patchouli, black vanilla husk, incense, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood, and vetiver create a warm, woody, balsamic finish with a notable vanilla sweetness. Collectors who appreciate chypres with a modern, spicy-floral twist will find this compelling. It suits those who want a sophisticated, slightly mysterious scent for evening wear or cool weather. The balance of earthy patchouli and creamy vanilla makes it a standout for fans of woody orientals.
中文簡介
資生堂 Zen Secret(2012)係一款西普花香調香水,前調以粉紅胡椒、藍玫瑰、柑橘、葡萄柚同佛手柑帶出明亮辛香。中調嘅小蒼蘭、茉莉同梔子花增添豐潤白花香,柔美而唔過甜。基調用廣藿香、黑香草莢、乳香、零陵香豆、麝香、檀香同香根草,營造溫暖木質、帶樹脂感嘅餘韻,香草甜味突出。整體氣質神秘優雅,適合鍾意西普調、追求層次感嘅收藏家。夜晚場合或涼爽天氣用最啱,展現成熟韻味。
Reference data
| House | Shiseido |
|---|---|
| Name | Zen Secret |
| Launched | 2012 |
| Marketed as | For women |
| Dominant family | Sweet & Gourmand |
| Notes recorded | 15 |
| Accords | 10 |
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