The smell in short
The first thing you smell is pink pepper and blue rose. The heart brings freesia and jasmine. On the skin it settles into patchouli and black vanilla husk. Overall it smells vanilla and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Zen Secret Bloom 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 Secret Bloom EDP
Shiseido is the house behind Zen Secret Bloom EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Zen Secret Bloom price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €115. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Tom Ford Black Orchid but less than Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Gisada Ambassador Intense.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Tom Ford Black Orchid and Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber. Base notes like patchouli and black vanilla husk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Zen Secret Bloom
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by patchouli and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and patchouli smells and notes like freesia and patchouli. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, gardenia and incense. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
More from Shiseido
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Zen Gold Elixir, Rising Sun and Ever Bloom.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2007.
Perfumes that smell like Zen Secret Bloom
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Black Orchid (10 shared notes), Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (10 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (9 shared notes) and Mugler A*Men (7 shared notes).
More questions
When did Zen Secret Bloom come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can men wear Zen Secret Bloom?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Winter.
What is the difference between Zen Secret Bloom EDP and Zen for Men?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.