How it smells
The first thing you smell is grapefruit and pineapple. The heart brings freesia and red apple. On the skin it settles into patchouli and cedar. Overall it smells citrus and woody.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Zen 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
A closer look at Shiseido Zen EDP
Shiseido is the house behind Zen EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Zen: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
The style of Zen
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like freesia and patchouli. Less obvious notes include bergamot, lotus and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Giorgio Beverly Hills Red and Tom Ford Black Orchid last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Shiseido Zen Gold Elixir lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like patchouli and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Giorgio Beverly Hills Red and Tom Ford Black Orchid spread further.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €12, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Giorgio Beverly Hills Red and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò.
More from Shiseido
This house has 29 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Rising Sun, Ever Bloom and Basala.
Flankers and editions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2012 and 2018.
Perfumes that smell like Zen
These perfumes have a close smell: Giorgio Beverly Hills Red (9 shared notes), Chloé L'Eau De Chloe (9 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (9 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (7 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Zen come out?
It came out in 2007.
Can men wear Zen?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
What is the difference between Zen EDP and Zen for Men?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.