The smell in short
Main smell: fruity and sweet. It opens with pear and pineapple, moves to raspberry and magnolia and dries down to patchouli and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Zen Moon Essence 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 Moon Essence EDP in detail
Zen Moon Essence EDP is made by Shiseido. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Zen Moon Essence price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €72. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 and Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl Intensement.
When in the day to wear Zen Moon Essence
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 and Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl Intensement last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco.
More from Shiseido
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Zen Gold Elixir, Rising Sun and Ever Bloom.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by sweet and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and sweet smells and notes like raspberry and patchouli. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, jasmine and white musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2007.
Zen Moon Essence dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 (8 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl Intensement (7 shared notes), Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco (7 shared notes) and Natura Una Artisan (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Zen Moon Essence come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can men wear Zen Moon Essence?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Spring.
What is the difference between Zen Moon Essence EDP and Zen for Men?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.