Shiseido Zen Summer
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is grapefruit and Amalfi lemon. The heart brings freesia and lotus. On the skin it settles into raspberry and musk. Overall it smells fruity and citrus.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Zen Summer 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 Summer
Zen Summer is made by Shiseido.
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.
How long Zen Summer stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like raspberry and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Davidoff Cool Water and Gianni Versace Red Jeans.
Its style
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by citrus and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and citrus smells and notes like freesia and raspberry. Less obvious notes include black currant, gardenia and Virginia cedar.
Zen Summer 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 O Boticário Amor no Ar O Boticario.
Shiseido perfumes worth knowing
This house has 29 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Zen Gold Elixir, Rising Sun and Ever Bloom.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2007.
If you like Zen Summer, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Davidoff Cool Water (8 shared notes), Gianni Versace Red Jeans (6 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (7 shared notes) and O Boticário Amor no Ar O Boticario (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Red Jeans starts from €28.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Zen Summer?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Zen Summer good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.