The smell in short
Main smell: powdery and fresh spicy. It opens with pear and orange, moves to violet and nutmeg and dries down to patchouli and leather.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Zen for Men 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
About Shiseido Zen for Men EDC
Shiseido is the house behind Zen for Men EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Zen for Men price and value
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Jil Sander #4 and Parfums De Marly Palatine.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Jil Sander #4 spreads further.
Zen for Men longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Jil Sander #4 lasts 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 leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Shiseido perfumes
This house has 29 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Rising Sun, Ever Bloom and Basala.
More from this line
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2007 and 2018.
Perfumes that smell like Zen for Men
These perfumes have a close smell: Jil Sander #4 (5 shared notes), Dolce&Gabbana The Only One (5 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Palatine (5 shared notes) and Creed Aventus 10th Anniversary (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dolce&Gabbana The Only One starts from €35.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is Zen for Men?
A scent built on powdery and fresh spicy.
Can women wear Zen for Men?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Zen for Men EDC and Zen?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.