
Zen
Zen by Shiseido was launched in 2007, a citrus & fresh fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by citrus, woody and floral. Key notes: Freesia, Red Apple and Lotus.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | citrus, woody, floral |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus, Hyacinth |
| Community rating | 4.07/5 from 5,965 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
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About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
Zen (2007) opens with a bright, layered citrus accord of grapefruit, pineapple, bergamot and orange, warmed by a first blush of rose. That fruity-citrus lift gives way to an unusually dense floral heart: freesia, red apple, lotus, hyacinth, gardenia, lily-of-the-valley, violet and orris, a bouquet that reads green and dewy rather than sweet. Collectors should expect the drydown to shift firmly woody and resinous, where patchouli, cedar, musk, amber, incense and pine take over and anchor the composition.
The overall arc runs from sparkling citrus to a smoky, balsamic woods base, with patchouli and incense giving it a meditative, slightly austere character that distinguishes it from lighter fruity-florals of its era. It suits wearers who want a floral with real weight and an incense-tinged finish, and works best in cooler weather or evening wear. Those sensitive to patchouli should sample first, as it dominates the later stages.
中文簡介
Zen(2007)以葡萄柚、鳳梨、佛手柑與橙的明亮柑橘開場,並以一縷玫瑰柔化果香。中調轉入層次豐富的花束:小蒼蘭、紅蘋果、蓮花、風信子、梔子、鈴蘭、紫羅蘭與鳶尾,呈現清綠帶露的花香,而非甜膩果味。基調由廣藿香、雪松、麝香、琥珀、乳香與松木構成,木質與樹脂感明顯,帶煙燻與微苦的沉靜氣質。整體由閃耀柑橘走向煙燻木質,適合喜歡有份量花香、能接受廣藿香主導收尾的用家;秋冬季或晚間場合最為合襯,對廣藿香敏感者建議先試香。
Reference data
| House | Shiseido |
|---|---|
| Name | Zen |
| Launched | 2007 |
| Marketed as | For women |
| Dominant family | Citrus & Fresh |
| Notes recorded | 19 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Zen?
Zen by Shiseido: top notes are Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Orange and Rose; heart notes are Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus, Hyacinth, Gardenia, Lily-Of-The-Valley, Violet and Orris; base notes are Patchouli, Cedar, Musk, Amber, Incense and Pine.
What accords does Zen have?
The dominant accords recorded for Zen are citrus (100.0%); woody (82.4%); floral (70.6%); patchouli (63.7%); fruity (61.8%).
When was Zen launched?
Zen by Shiseido was first released in 2007.
What does Zen smell like?
Zen is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Freesia, Red Apple and Lotus.
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