Shiseido Zen 2000
What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and powdery. It opens with bergamot and gentiana, moves to violet and oakmoss and dries down to bamboo and pear wood.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Zen 2000 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Shiseido Zen 2000 in detail
Zen 2000 comes from Shiseido.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Best season for Zen 2000
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Other Shiseido perfumes
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Zen Gold Elixir, Rising Sun and Ever Bloom.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Sisley Soir De Lune spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vol De Nuit and Sisley Soir De Lune.
How long Zen 2000 stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Guerlain Vol De Nuit. Base notes like bamboo and pear wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2007.
Zen 2000 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Gris Dior (6 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (6 shared notes), Guerlain Vol De Nuit (6 shared notes) and Sisley Soir De Lune (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Gris Dior starts from €32.
Questions people ask
Who would like Zen 2000?
People who enjoy woody and powdery smells.
Can men wear Zen 2000?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.